Cheer up Friend. We are with you on Yahoo. And think how much better off you are than those poor buggers who have to endure the Wifes family.......and all the money they have had to spend on useless presents. It will take some of them months to pay off the Visa people........you're better off.
2006-12-24 20:17:37 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Thankyou....from someone who is feeling particularly miserable today.....!
2006-12-24 20:40:41 · answer #1 · answered by luvaduck 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thank you. I am alone but through choice. I'm fed up with the whole charade now that my children have grown up. I have family down south in England but I wouldn't like to be with them really as they are awful 'stick-in-the-muds' so it's just me and my dog and cat, a fillet steak and a bottle of wine. I only bought small presents this year for most people but did buy my granddaughter some lovely things.
Having said all that, I did SO enjoy the carols on TV yesterday and that wonderful film "The Calendar Girls".
A wonderful and happy Christmas wish to all of you out there whichever part of the world you are from. X X X X X
2006-12-24 20:44:51 · answer #2 · answered by Ladyfromdrum 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Why? do other people see being alone as such a dreadful thing? as some sort of tradgedy? Being alone can be a very enjoyable experience, it can be a relief to have some personal time by yourself.
**Its only that we live a strange culture where if your alone or single at Xmas its seen as sad!! Frankly, I think there are thousands of people who feel very alone despite being invited to play happy families for a day . Many many families are NOT happy, Xmas isnt always a lovely time for everyone. Its only that we as a culture dont want to talk about the negative or dark side of Xmas.
*Nobody talks about the difference of feeling alone and of being or feeling lonely, thats a different issue althogther. Being alone can be a positive choice for many people but being alone & lonely can feel like torture and its often not a choice, its often a feta complie.
IR
2006-12-24 20:54:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thank you Jamjan! I am going to be with family and mates soon, very soon. I appreciate your thoughts for others. They reflect mine. If it were not for the hard work and love of my brother and his wife, I would undoubtedly have much less joy today... It is they who have kept the family and Christmas spirit together since my mother died. A great sis in law who held us together in her own moments of hurt...I am very appreciative, I wish all could be so blest.
Thanks for letting me share!
I am also posting this little wish at the end of several responses today:
And as on other post, for everyone...
May every moment today be wickedly merry, joyful, happy and bright.
Charles ""That Cheeky Lad"
--Even alone, there is room for joy, being thankful for all the good there is, and above all...looking beyond the moment toward a better new year.
Follow the light!
2006-12-24 20:21:43 · answer #4 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. I'm quite happy to be alone. I normally visit relatives but, after last year, decided this time I would spend Christmas by myself. My first Christmas ever in London despite having lived here for much of my life.
2006-12-24 20:32:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jamjan you've hit the nail on the head! Looking at th other answers Alison R is obviuosly going to have a great day. Enjoy your walk Alison!
Merry Christmas everyone
2006-12-24 20:50:41 · answer #6 · answered by bilbotheman 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you're right! I'm here alone with my 18 month old son and I'm quite happy, going to spend the day playing with the counless Thomas the tank engine toys he has just opened and probably have sauseage and mash for dinner as it's his favorite. Happy Christmas to you x
2006-12-24 20:42:07 · answer #7 · answered by jeeps 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi There, I,m alone today and thank you for your thoughts. Going to take the dog out for the day to the cheviots, better than christmas lunch ha ha ha. Merry Christmas to everyone who reads this and best wishes for 2007 xxx
2006-12-24 20:39:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Very good point, my friend. All the best for the new year and I'll spare a thought for those alone at Christmas and hope they find happiness in their lives!
2006-12-24 20:30:58 · answer #9 · answered by waggy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
its nice to see somebody cares for the lonely,i think we all wish them a merry Xmas and a good new year,and if they ever need any body to cheer them up i am sure the people on answers will do their best
2006-12-24 20:24:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
In spite of all those things have a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
2006-12-24 20:43:07 · answer #11 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋