Little Mix kick back at Xmas

Little Mix think Christmas is a time to kick back and relax.

The girl group were formed on the UK version of The X Factor after initially auditioning as solo artists in 2011 and went on to win the competition.

The four singers, Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jesy Nelson, are all looking forward to December 25, not least because they get some time off work.

"[I'm] 100 per cent [excited for Christmas]. It's time to unwind, leave all your troubles for one day and just have fun and relax," Leigh-Anne smiled to British magazine Star.

"Because straight after Christmas we're back in the studio working on the album," Jesy added.

When it comes to gifts, the girls admit they don't buy each other anything as they already have most things they want. But Leigh-Anne and Jade are hoping for a little something from Santa this year.

"The Sims! I was obsessed when I was younger and The Sims 4 is out!" Leigh-Anne enthused.

"Anything to do with Disney. I'm a huge Disney fan!" chimed in Jade.

Leigh-Anne is currently sunning herself in Barbados with her footballer boyfriend Jordan Kiffin, choosing a beach holiday over the cold British weather. She's been flaunting her toned abs in a number of tropical bikinis while the pair enjoy the sun.

Perrie is likely to be busy with fiancé Zayn Malik and Jesy is looking forward to spending her first Yuletide with beau Jake Roche, from hot new boyband Rixton.

"I am [spending Christmas with Jake], I'm really excited! I've got his present sorted, but I won't tell you, it's a surprise," she teased.