Who is going to be....

[Amber-Rose]

home alone for Christmas Day and if so, how do you feel?

[moonraker558]

I will be at work. Yippee.

[happyone2]

I am working til 2pm and then spending the afternoon with my family and then having the evening to myself........... i will raise a glass to them and to all my friends and watch a movie with wine and some nice dips...............and i will be at peace with my world and will thank god for everything i have been given !!! Pxx

[Frank97]

I will be in the evening, during the day I will be with my Mother, that's it for our family.

[Frank97]

I find the whole thing rather depressing actually!

[Jan1957]

I have decided to spend the day on my own. As my husband only died in July I know I am going to be upset on the day and do not want to bring anyone else down so would prefer to be on my own. Friends have tried to persuade me to go to them but I want to be in my own home and do what I want to do. I am not looking forward to it but am no longer dreading it now I have made up my mind.

[sara3]

Jan, you should drop in on someone for at least an hour.. otherwise they'll all be worrying about you x

[emmie]

sara, totally understand Jan1957 position, that's exactly how i felt when my o/h passed away, couldn't bear to be with people, be false and jolly, and why spoil others day.

[Jan1957]

I have told them I will ring around on the day Sara and hope people will ring me too. My sister wanted me to go to her but she doesn't live near me and it would mean staying over and I just want to be in my own home and sleep in my own bed. I know it is going to be hard but that's what I would prefer to do. I'm sure there will be some people to talk to on here as well. xx

[slinky.kate]

jan ,do what you want,al least you have invites if you change your mind,i know it will be hard for anyone this time of year,god bless.x x x

[sara3]

okay, I do understand.

I'll probably check in here at some stage. I have my ex here every year for the kids' sake (and his), and it makes for a long day :o/

[craft1948]

I'll be on my own, as usual, and will hopefully enjoy some good food, fine wine, some new books, and whatever I want on the tele.
The daughter and some friends usually ring for a chat, and it suits me fine.

[Jan1957]

Thanks em and kate. That must be a bit awkward Sara, I don't envy you that either. Right off to get ready for an early 50th birthday party in the pub, the band starts at 5 pm. Will try not to get drunk too early. xx

[coccinelle]

Can't Christmas be such a problem? I lost my husband last year and no way would I stay here on my own that day, I'd feel completely deserted. I will be away at sister's in England, like last year, but know one day I might have to do it alone... If only, it could be just like say any Bank Holiday; tough but you can do it. I often wonder why we have to DO Christmas.... could always become a Jehovah's Witness... wonder what they do????

[sara3]

well they knocked on my door one Christmas morning, coccinelle!

[craft1948]

I never have a problem with Xmas coccinelle, it's New Year's Eve I struggle with.

[pastafreak]

With the daughter away in Australia,I had my first Christmas on my own last year. I'd decided to just spoil myself with whatever food and booze I wanted, and also ordered some books to be opened that day.
As it was-my plans went phhhhfftt!, as I came home to a flood the night before.....so spent the night with friends who first helped me mop the mess. I also had Christmas brunch with them...then came home to do more mopping....;-(

Daughter is back,and will be here on the day...it will be a quiet one...with some good food and junk telly.

[coccinelle]

Well, sara I suppose they've got the day off work and with everything shut what else can they do? You can just imagine turning back to everybody in the house and command that all pressies and the dinner to be removed to the bin...I mean what are they gaining going out on Xmas Day? Strange that craft as New year's Eve wouldn't have been a problem but as we usually spent it here with a friend I decided it was either at her house or nothing. This year, I don't know what I'll be doing. Are you a Scot? cos I do know Hogmanay is quite a big thing up there. That'll be nice pastafreak. Hope the plumbing's checked beforehand...

[brenda]

I spend Christmas on my own and have done for the last 5 years. Do I feel lonely -- no . Have a lunch I like , a glass of wine , walk my dog , relax -- no hassle. Do not do Christmas cards , decorations , tree and so on-- why because I don't want to. Have family all distant -- keep in touch by phone and e-mail all that is needed.
Last year on Christmas day emulsioned the kitchen , well pleased with that.
This year a bedroom may be-- will see.
After all to me it is just a day.Am I happy--- yes, have always done my own thing.So why change things now ?
However all the very b est to everyone.

[Quizmonster]

I am and I shall thoroughly enjoy my now 'traditional' Christmas lunch - king prawn vindaloo plus all the trimmings, eaten by an open log fire - after a pint or three at my local. Heaven!

[tiggerblue10]

I've spent a few Xmas's on my own in the past but I'll be with Little Tiggs and my parents and brother this year. I've even got a Disney version of Monopoly lined up to play on Xmas day.