My parents are away overseas and I'm going to be on my own at Christmas for the first time ever.
Should I go to my cousins (who has four children ranging from 6-20), my best friend (whose fab, but doesn't have anywhere comfortable to sleep) or should I stay here and volunteer at my local hospital?
2006-10-25 09:51:16 · 29 answers · asked by Athene1710 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Go with what your gut feeling is..... and be glad you have possibilities to choose from.
2006-10-25 09:59:13 · answer #1 · answered by Caroline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe this is an opportunity to spend Christmas in a way you never have. As you won't be with a family for the first time, why wouldn't you volunteer in a hospital and see how it looks like? Doing good for others can be very inspiring and fulfilling, I'm a nurse, I know a bit about that. :)
2006-10-27 09:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by Kiara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest going to your cousins, since they're family or volunteer at the local hospital. Volunteering I believe will make you feel not so lonely after you see all the other people in the world who aren't as fortunate as you. Wish you a Merry one!
2006-10-25 17:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by babbles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Volunteer t the hospital and try to get your friend to do the same, you will be amazed at how great a time you will have. You are young and have all your life ahead of you for "selfish" Christmases Good luck and Happy Christmas what ever you choose
2006-10-26 11:00:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend a couple of hours at both your cousins and your best friends then do a bit of volunteer work at the hospital.
2006-10-25 19:01:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I vote for the best friend - sometimes your friends make for the best family. I like the volunteer idea as well though, especially if you would prefer sleeping in your own comfortable bed that night. You would do a world of good for a lot of people and bring them a special joy. And in turn bring a sense of accomplishment to yourself.
2006-10-25 16:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by Kat Wand 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to Church and listen to the real message of Christmas. Then follow on with bringing happiness to others. Invite your best friend to join you and go to the hospital or old folks home where any visitors who are willing to put themselves out for others in a true Christian manner will be welcomed.
2006-10-26 10:30:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should volunteer at the local hospital.
Many people are stuck in hospital with family unable to visit & I am sure they would benefit from having you visit & help out.
Also, you will get a great deal of satifaction from doing such a selfless deed.
2006-10-26 13:44:52 · answer #8 · answered by monkeyface 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your friend could do with your company, buy a sleeping bag and go there but as Christmas is a family time, your cousin's is the preferred destination.
2006-10-25 16:59:57 · answer #9 · answered by Clive 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't have family to spend Christmas with and I always let my kids go with their dad to celebrate with his family.
I usually go to an "orphan" meal or have an "orphan" meal. It's usually people that have no where to go or maybe they're family is in a different country, etc. So....I suggest you grab your friend and head up to your cousins. You can bring something to share and help your cousin, plus people can get to know each other.
2006-10-26 18:42:36 · answer #10 · answered by megmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your best friend to volunteer and go with you to the hospital.
You will have a good place to sleep and you will both help to give folk who need it a wonderful Christmas.
2006-10-25 17:04:10 · answer #11 · answered by Norman H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋