What have you done to turn a heartfelt sad feeling of missing home into the next best thing?
2006-12-10 16:54:04 · 3 answers · asked by Wori67 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Totally depends on the situation that kept me away from home or away from my family.
Spend the time with close friends, either enjoying the traditional Christmas or doing something new altogether. For a few years, we did this, and the first year, my husband and I were skeptical that it would help at ALL, but it became something we looked forward to the next few years, and we miss it now that we're able to be with family again.
Make your own traditions. Take what you did back home and incorporate those traditions if you want, but there are an unbelievable number of traditions you can try and see what YOU like.
When "There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays" or "I'll Be Home for Christmas" comes on, turn it off and tune it out. Acknowledging your homesickness is good and healthy. Wallowing in it is not.
Take your homesickness and turn it outward. There are people in your community who are in a situation where they can not have a good Christmas regardless of what they do. Working at a soup kitchen, manning a Salvation Army bell, visiting a nursing home, or participating in Toys for Tots or something like that can help you gain some perspective, and can bless you in ways you may not realize are possible.
Last year, when my youngest son was two, he had pneumonia the week before Christmas, and we were in the children's wing of the hospital. The night before we were released (Dec. 23 - my husband and I had stressed about what to do about Christmas for him and for our four-year-old), a group of carolers made rounds at the hospital. He was so excited to sing Jingle Bells with them, and they gave him a Santa hat, and the other parents and I all felt really blessed by these total strangers who took the time to visit. (NOTE: I thought this was a great idea, just call ahead to make sure it's okay to visit, and which wings you would be allowed in)
I hope this helped some, and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, wherever you are.
2006-12-10 18:05:23 · answer #1 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you. I plan a special meal and use flowers and candles. I play non holiday music so I don't feel upset. Try and find a friend in the same boat and go out for dinner. Have a movie night with a selection of popcorn and candy. Do what you enjoy and try to keep things light hearted. Best of luck to you and Merry Christmas!!
2006-12-11 00:59:48 · answer #2 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very typical feeling of people who live thousand miles away from home. Maybe it will help lessen your homesickness by calling them by phone or talking to them through broadband /web cam or whatever . You maybe physically absent at home but you can be one in mind and spirit this yuletide season of Christmas. Cheer up!!! Happy holidays!!!
2006-12-11 02:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by dimma59 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋