Quizzes & Puzzles14 mins ago
People on their own for Xmas
25 Answers
For the first time in my entire life I'm 'on my own' this Xmas but will be spending it with my sister and family. What do other people do as I can't see myself going to my sister's every year? I'm thinking Salvation Army, Red Cross, why not a holiday ... what do you ABers, who are on their own, do at this time of year? Saying this I will be on my own for New Year, but that won't be a problem really....
Answers
Best Answer
No best answer has yet been selected by coccinelle. Once a best answer has been selected, it will be shown here.
For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Coccinelle, when I was on my own I really enjoyed it - yes I thought of Christmases past, but I could choose what I wanted to do, and be peaceful, and not under any pressure. My mum and sister came round at teatime, that was very welcome, but I could do it as I wanted to. As you say there are plenty of places which would welcome your input - homes for adults and children, soup kitchens, etc. I have indeed been away over Christmas too - I went with friends to the Middle East where there was not a Christmas tree in sight, and that too was enjoyable.
I think it's important that other people don't hassle you that you mustn't be alone, some people are paranoid about keeping company with you - if you have come to enjoy your own company, you can make space for yourself too. I wish you - whatever you do - a very peaceful and happy Christmas ♥
I think it's important that other people don't hassle you that you mustn't be alone, some people are paranoid about keeping company with you - if you have come to enjoy your own company, you can make space for yourself too. I wish you - whatever you do - a very peaceful and happy Christmas ♥
I was on my own for years, always went to mums, now I'm with someone I'm still with all the family down the pub :-) Where I work we provide care for people in their home and before xmas each person is sent a list to sign saying what visits they will not need over xmas and it amazes me how many still need all their care xmas day because they have no-where to go :-( so sad
It's your choice how you deal with it.
You can wallow in your aloneness and be utterly miserable.
Or you can plan a complete 'pamper me' day. Phone off the hook, favourite foods and drink, tv, books, computer games, take a long bath, a long walk, a long drive - indulge your guilty pleasures and totally enjoy a day that is entirely 'just for you'.
Or you can try a bit of exicitement - a holiday abroad where Christmas isn't celebrated, or a hotel break in the UK where you can celebrate Christmas with other people. A coach trip perhaps.
The world really is your oyster.
You can wallow in your aloneness and be utterly miserable.
Or you can plan a complete 'pamper me' day. Phone off the hook, favourite foods and drink, tv, books, computer games, take a long bath, a long walk, a long drive - indulge your guilty pleasures and totally enjoy a day that is entirely 'just for you'.
Or you can try a bit of exicitement - a holiday abroad where Christmas isn't celebrated, or a hotel break in the UK where you can celebrate Christmas with other people. A coach trip perhaps.
The world really is your oyster.
My hairdresser and her husband are both orphans so have no family also they have no kids of their own. So they do volunteer work. Dish the Dinners up at a London Hostel (for Down & Outs) help organise sleep overs ect. They go somewhere different every year and say they have a brilliant time. (with food)
For anyone wanting to get involved with this sort of thing I think there is a web-site.
jem
For anyone wanting to get involved with this sort of thing I think there is a web-site.
jem
-- answer removed --
That's a pile of sad things damax, not surprised you were down - but you say you'll have your little one with you this Christmas, hopefully the wonder of a child's Christmas will help this year.
i apologise to 4get for calling her prudie last night 20.59 (no offence to prudie, either!) - all I can say in my defence is that I was very tired.... oops♥
i apologise to 4get for calling her prudie last night 20.59 (no offence to prudie, either!) - all I can say in my defence is that I was very tired.... oops♥
Thanks for all your replies and so glad damax that things are better now. I didn't realise how many ABers and family members do spend Xmas on their own so that's a comfort in one way. I suppose when next Xmas comes around I'll be a bit less muddly and know what I feel like doing. Thanks for your answers.