Have you ever spent Christmas alone?
many years in the past I spent Christmas Eve and maximum of Christmas Day on my own. i became unmarried and thanks to pass round to my father and mom for Christmas Day, yet i became fairly poorly (had the flu) and did not go round to their living house till the evening. I keep in innovations going to mattress on Christmas Eve at about 9pm and that i felt very sorry for myself, and then it regarded surreal waking up on Christmas morning and the living house i became in became deathly quiet (it is the option of what you assume on that different day!). I had a cup of tea and cornflakes and that i keep in innovations sitting on the settee and all i ought to imagine became 'this does no longer sense like Christmas'. although, searching back, there became some thing very non violent about all of it, even even with the truth that I did sense extremely lonely on the time. i have under no circumstances performed it for the reason that, or maybe even with the truth that i fairly savor my own company, it has made me understand the way major it really is to work out someone (everybody) on Christmas Day!
Should I go ahead and spend Christmas alone?
You know.. I am in the same situation. Aside from the fact that my dad left us for another woman, my Christmas spirit which I always usually have, is all but here this year. My mother only talks about her money situation and what she used to be able to do but can't do anymore. That happens daily in my house. We usually put up our tree the weekended after thanksgiving, but since my spirits aren't very high, I just finally managed to put our tree up last week. I don't even feel like putting up the ornaments or the REST of the decorations. I haven't went Christmas shopping yet either. It just isn't fun, like it used to be. So, I'm in the same boat. I feel for you. But what I suggest is yeah, spend Christmas alone. It's not wrong at all. Maybe he'll get the point. Or if you can, spend it with friends instead! It's not too late to ask friends if they are planning any get togethers. Get your father and his family some kind of gift but don't let them get you down. Christmas is a time for fun and games and joy and no matter what, don't let them ruin it. Perhaps go out to eat, but all I can say is, HAVE FUN!
How do you plan to spend Christmas alone? Wishing all the peace and joy of the season, alone or with family.
Well, I was going to spend Christmas Eve at work but got a call about an hour before my shift — between a solid snow and continued economic distress, the store was dead, so I got the day off. I chatted with my dad for a bit and am not sure how long he'll be around — after a few toe amputations (neuropathy), he blitzed out his kidneys and waited an entire week to tell me (because he doesn't take care of himself, and he knows that I'll take him to task about it). I napped for a bit before watching a few of my favorite YouTube channels (yourmoviesucksDOTcom and MovieBitches), had chicken hot dogs with honey mustard and watched the late ’90s concert movie Fleetwood Mac's The Dance.Today I may go to a “Christmas feast” downtown with a friend of mine and his dad, but it all hinges on whether we all wake up before noon lol. Later on, feast or not, my friend and I are planning on watching A Diva's Christmas Carol and (if we're still awake and game) Ms. Scrooge. He usually goes to bed earlier than me, so I'll probably start my Harry Potter marathon with the first movie — moreso as fun background sound, because I recently bought the solitaire board game Friday and want to finally crack it open.I'm also planning on celebrating with my ex in January — he's up North for Christmas, but neither of us are Christian, so it's more, “yay, winter solstice celebration things!” I also recently bought the card game Sleeping Queens, and we're both VERY excited to play it!
How many people spend christmas alone.?
i choose to spend christmas alone. i'm estranged from my family and not really close to any people i know to spend the holidays with. in a way it makes me feel like i've escaped myself from the feeling and everything the holidays bring. but i feel free. it feels lke a burden has been lifted off of me. i have no "responsibilities" to anyone, i can truly smile freely and say merry christtmas and really mean it. this is awesome. i think this will become a permanent part of my life. now i would rather give to other people through kindness and compassion. like do errands for people who can't do it themselves like the elderly, maybe buy a homeless guy ten hot wings from pizza hut, offer to shovel people's driveways, etc. these random kind things help in making this world a better place. but people also do these things all the time. this is nothing special. but at least i'm doing my part and it makes me feel better. still...i'm spending christmas alone.
How should I spend my Christmas Holiday alone?
Agreed with everyone else. Keep a good holiday spirit for your kids and yourself. The holidays are stressful enough without his added stress. I don't know if you have it in your area, but see if you have a local freecycle.org group. Everything on it is free. You can ask for or give things away, but it's always free. Just lately people have been asking for winter clothes, legos, action figures, anything that someone may have grown out of. Start selling books or whatever you don't need on amazon and make your own little pile of cash to help you out for when he's gone. Make crafts all day, watch movies, call all your family and have the kids talk to them too. Have a nice dinner. I had an ex like yours once. I hope your BF comes around before Christmas. *hugs*
Spending Christmas Eve/Day ALONE?
Last year, I spent Christmas Day alone, and after spending a good amount of time feeling sorry for myself, I embarked on what I now call The Christmas Drive. Here's how it works: You bundle up, get in the car and take off. Where I live, I am close to a number of small towns, lots of scenic back roads, plenty of slow, easy, comfortable drives. So, this is the trick: When you are out on Christmas Day, people think you are either on your way to or from some family event! People wave at each other more often. People are very friendly on Christmas Day. And then you come home, and appreciate the peace and quiet of your solitary life, with no family to argue with, no dishes to wash....and no one to hog the couch or snore. Worked for me.
What should I do if I'm going to be alone for Christmas?
It really depends on what you like. With all the Christmas rush I sometimes daydream of having a quiet Christmas at home with my husband and dogs. We would eat Chinese food and watch favorite old movies. So think of some fun things you haven't gotten around to doing, and treat yourself. If you are a movie buff, there are always new releases on Christmas for people looking for something different to do. Whatever you choose, hope you have a good day!
What does it feel like to spend Christmas alone?
Loves insidious memories not only robs you of them, of lifes meaning, of holiday joys... but any joy.Surrounded by those it's said are to provide comfort, security... all life will demand, regardless: since five, I have felt one against all. Running from them... me, to be Me, I sought what I never had in others.-They broke their promise; Santa... no one will ever give what only they could.The One; both denied in childhood: one gives the unending love never given, the other gives A love.-A collage of wayward glances and postcards-collected...What's love? What should it be? What IS already?!... such an extraordinary gift: I am supposed to reciprocate... but how - with what? What to give in return for this love thing... Give love; um, uh, okay: what have others done? -I've never seen the sense in pictures. What's the point?... as you think of an answer to that, think of all you don't take pictures of.Why not? Nothing special - extraordinary... the usual?-But it's your life?These memories of everywhere you've been: the home - family - spouse you just left, to go to work - a quick trip to the store.-Until you get home, all you have left are memories, you know?-Pictures are like memories of places - things that meant -mean something.... so much through the years, I never saw the need for pictures.Finally, after thirty five years, pictures meant something. Daily, all was memory until the afternoon gave it back.Ten years - That Night - one moment... seconds: memory reclaims the life it lost every afternoon, permanently.Pictures; god damned pictures!Their memories aren't of the life, rather the loss.To: Kevin From:Not a gift tag: My Tag.... why, through the years, regardless: I never saw the need for pictures.
What is it like spending Christmas alone because your family disowned you?
It must be terrible to be alone. If that can reassure you I’m alone also this year. I don’t know you, but I can say that I’m thinking of you right now. I would say that the best thing for you would be to work on yourself. Christmas is also near the end of the year. It’s maybe time for you to give the best gift you can to yourself. That gift would be to plan your future.Rejections from family always hurt, we have expectations and we would always wish things to be simpler. Reality can be different, what matters is your response to these events. What are your goals, what are your dreams, what are your talents?Don’t forget that even though your family rejected you, you can build your own. Your own family will never abandon you because you would have built it yourself. To build a family you need to move forward, focus on your assets, what you have on this moment.You know that you will need to be stable financially, but beyond that you will also need to be happy. The world we live in is difficult. If you don’t have a goal, remember you can’t score. Whether it is financially, family or spiritually, you still need to have something in mind.Don’t give up my friend, the grind is hard, but in the end you will be proud of what you have accomplished. Staying alone with your feelings will not help you, but dreaming of a good future will give you all the hope you need to continue moving forward.
I'm alone on Christmas day and planning to spend it somewhere in Europe. I'll be going 24-26 of December. Which country should I visit?
If you only have these three days, I recommend you somewhere in the North of Europe: Netherlands, Sweeden, UK, Czech republic, Austria or Germany might be a good idea.Yes, it would be cold and groomy there, but they are a better alternative than South EuropeWhy?Shops/Bars will be probably open. In Spain/Italy/France everything will be close, even restaurants, bars and museums. I live in The netherlands and the 24th is consider a normal day, 26th places are open during the day. Spain is oficially close from 23rd until the 27th. 26th is a working day everywhere except in Catalonia. Same with Italy and France.In south europe Christmas holidays are Family time, that means streets are empty, shops are empty…everybody is somewhere eating, all day. That means it would be yourself and a bunch of lost tourist around the city.You can attend christmas markets, a northern tradition specially in Germany every city has a christmas market and they are amazing!Prague and vienna are as well good alternatives. they are very nice, small, with christmas markets and full of tourist.