Should i spend christmas alone?
I hate going out for christmas usually go to my aunts place but i just don't like the idea of christmas much anymore my grandma passed away christmas 2014 and i kind of just isolated myself from the family since then im not much an outgoer i like being alone maybe I'll just cook myself a ham and watch some holiday films is there something wrong that i don't like going out and spending christmas with my family?
Who has ever spend christmas all alone?
I have on many occasions. the first time it was a little hard but after that it was just another day. And thank goodness it is the end of all the Christmas hype to buy out every store in town at their pre Christmas sales and not having to go down the isles of Walmart and not hear those awful toys and cards with the electronic music blaring at me! Am I the Grinch? No, but I could sure become him easily this time of year! And yes, I am a born again Christian so don't go there. This is the time of year people put on their false front to try and impress everyone else and spend money they don't have. They try to look holy and even show up at a church. Either you are real or you are a Christmas fake! Besides Jesus wasn't born in December anyway...this is the Pagan new year of long ago.
What does it feel like to spend Christmas alone?
It entirely depends on the context.Are you intentionally alone, or alone because nobody is available/around?My first Christmas alone was a few years ago. I wasn't speaking to some of my family because I refused to be physically assaulted without consequences.My family decided they would rather have my attacker over for a meal despite the fact that he literally spent a few days in jail as a result of his actions.I stayed home. My self righteous anger kept me company that day, and I was fine.The next year, I got Christmas with the family. He’d done some things that'd made it clear his priorities.My mother asked if maybe we could ALL have Christmas the next year. I said ‘maybe.’She died that February. I regret the fact that my refusal to break bread with my abuser left her unable to have a family meal, but I don't regret refusing. I regret that someone else made me feel so unsafe.I am spending this Christmas alone. So far, it's been nice.
Where should I spend Christmas Eve and Christmas in Paris alone?
Well I have always worked over Christmas since I have lived in Paris, so my time has been occupied. However on Christmas Eve several shops and maybe even markets are open until midday. Public transport keeps going over the holiday. The only problem could be tomorrow night, as Christmas Eve is a bigger event than Christmas Day and it may be difficult to find anywhere open to eat if you leave it too late. I remember a colleague going out from the office and searching everywhere for something to eat for us both. Even MacDonalds and the kebab places were shut. We went to bed hungry. On Christmas Day the bakers shops should be open so you could always There are a couple of bars I was going to recommend, friendly expat places, but have just heard they will be closed over the next couple of nights. A lot of expats go home for the holiday. The weather forecast is not too bad, and Paris is a great city for walking about so I suggest that is a good thing to do. Walk along the river, branch off if you see something interesting. There will still be tourists around but it will be quieter than normal. Take a stroll from the Louvre through the Tuileries gardens up to Place de la Concorde, and then up to the Arc de Triomphe. On Christmas Day you should be able to find boulangeries open in the morning - the French like their fresh croissants and baguettes. I Hope you enjoy your explorations and i wish you a Happy Christmas.
How to spend christmas and new years alone?
From one who knows... Take the day and make it yours would be the short excuse. Volunteering is a nice thing to do for a couple hours. However, a few other suggestions (I've been doing this for several years): -Get up and work out. Go for a run/jog, bike ride. It'll get the endorphins going, and give you a solid start to the day. -Go shopping on Christmas Eve for something decent to fix for dinner. Make what you want. -Watch that DVD you've been meaning to. Failing that, if there's a movie you want to see, go see it. Don't worry about being solo; go in, enjoy the film, and relax. You're on your schedule! -If you're in/near a major city, head into the downtown area. Great time to see the sights on what is typically an uncrowded day. In short, make the day productive. Stay busy. TV is generally crap. New Year's Day is a great day to get yourself fully organized for the year. Plan out your next few months. If you're not in college, work on your resume (sign up for one of the job search sites). If you're emotionally ready to start dating, sign up through one of the online sites (they're free). Work out. Make a list of goals for the coming year (things you want to accomplish). Then get them done. There's no better time to start than New Year's Day. Here's the deal; you'll only be miserable if you choose to be. There is a certain power in being by yourself; turn it into a positive.
Spending Christmas Alone this year?
One of the greatest Christmas" I've ever had I spent a couple of day just before Christmas delivering presents for Toys for Tots. You will find that doing something for others will make the holiday much more enjoyable. Currently my wife and I both work for a hospital. I actually work in pediatrics. I try to go by the hospital for an hour or two on many holidays if I am not working and am in town. I try to do this for Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. We always have fun, generally I spend a few dollars on gifts, and it is always enjoyed by all. This year we did what we called reverse "trick or treating." We out candy bowls in each room and had different staff members come by during the afternoon with a bag of candy and trick or treat each room. Only in our case the trick or treaters were adult staff members who left candy! We dressed up in some manner, even if it was just a funny had (I have quite a few of these) and painted faces and then took pictures (with the parents permission) which we printed out on the spot and give to the kids.This was the most elaborate event yet and the most expensive. We spend nearly $100 on 8 kids. (All of which was paid for by the nurses.) We had a blast!