Before my father died, I always went to see him on Thanksgiving and Christmas . Once he died, I didn't have anything else to do, so I went to the local soup kitchen on Thanksgiving and Christmas . Now I go with my friend to his sister's house . I never learned what single people do to have a decent Thanksgiving and Christmas . It looks like it might not work anymore going to his sister's house for Thanksgiving and Christmas . My question is -- what do single people do to have a decent Thanksgiving and Christmas ? My mother died before my father did, and I REFUSE to go back to to the local soup kitchen for the holidays, so you might as well not offer "Help out at the soup kitchen" .
2007-06-30 10:28:06 · 9 answers · asked by I_hate_being_single 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Volunteer at a shelter, giving thanksgiving to the bums
2007-06-30 10:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by not feeling so sorry for yourself.
You could be at the soup kitchen becuase you are down and out, not a volunteer.
Everybody suffers in this life. Most of what causes this is our view point and the judgements we make (i.e., this is good, this is bvad, I like, I don't like, etc.) instead of simply realizing that everything simply "is".
Getting rid of or letting go of our desires and attatchments, our ideas that we must havae things our way or else, etc., is a good place to start.
It will lead you to thinking correctly and not judging. It will lead you to acting consciously, in mndful awareness. It will help you loose your sense of being separate from all others and all other things instead of being a part of everything.
Try going on a good Zen retreat. You might learn a lot.
2007-06-30 17:39:51 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about hanging out with the singles groups at your local church. Most churches offer get togethers around the holidays.
2007-07-03 18:12:52 · answer #3 · answered by RJD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my friend im really sorry about your parents,i lost my dad in 2000 but i still have mom,but i know you still have some family left.these holidays you mentioned you need to be with family.maybe an aunt or uncle or sister or brother,theres got to be someone,you have a good friend there to do that,but please you need family.do you have any cousins sister inlaw or brother inlaw.just call some family member and say you just want to be with family.i will think about you dureing these holidays,good luck friend.
2007-06-30 17:42:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a movie or chill with other single friends. Go to a movie with your single friends. Cook dinner at your house for yourself or friends.
2007-06-30 17:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by eidasevol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot go to other family member's houses (aunts, uncles, cousin's, grandparents, etc) or go to friend's houses.
2007-06-30 17:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hang out with friends, or go to the movies.
2007-06-30 17:35:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just chill at home, few wines , enjoy the television. i love this free time from work. forget all the hype family thing,, this is a media thing,
2007-06-30 17:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by valda54 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yessssssssssss james bond
2007-06-30 17:30:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋