I am one of those people who even now still gets up at 6 on christmas morning I love driving around for hours looking at christmas lights I choose christmas presents with care for every person i buy for but this year I will be working on xmas day i dont really have anyone to buy for the last 3 years xmas was spent with 2 lotsa families this year its just me and my dog my mum and my aunty and uncle and my little cousins are in perth and my siser is in sydney i will see my dad xmas eve and my nan after work but i just am not looking forward to it at all the thought of it makes me wanna cry actually i use to have all these traditions with my ex and his family and it makes me sad i wanna start my own but i dont even wanna xmas tree this year i need some suggestions on how to deal with being alone for christmas
2007-10-28 03:29:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
you said you have to work on christmas, so why dont you put together something for your co workers? start a gift exchange.. ask everyone to bring in a dish for a pot luck or if your brave cook for everyone.. make christmas cookies and decorations for you place of employment. put yourself in the christmas mood by getting that christmas tree for you home and put up decorations. buy gifts for the homeless or volunteer. put up a stocking for your dog. sounds cheesy but i do it for my cats since i dont have kids yet. you can still shop for your dad and your nan. offer to cook them dinner christmas. if you have freinds in your same situation invite over anyone who wants to attend. put on christmas movies, make some alcoholic egg nog drinks, play some cards or board games, be creative. i know it must be rough. i dont like seeing people sad for the holidays. if you were in my area i would definately come visit ya:) good luck hun.
2007-10-28 04:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by tish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Making new traditions is a good idea. And I think you can still enjoy this Christmas even if it's different from your past holidays. See if you can arrange phone calls with your family that is far away. That way you'll not only see your dad and nan, but you can also talk with your relatives in Perth/Sydney. Also, if there is any event that you can attend during that time (among friends, or with a local charity to help out a good cause), it might be worth investigating.
Finally, skip the tree if it makes you feel better. But spend some time decorating so you get into the spirit. A few years ago I lived in a really small place and didn't have room for a tree. I bought a big wreath instead, strung it with lights and hung it on the wall. It still felt like Christmas.
Merry Christmas in advance.
2007-10-28 10:39:24 · answer #2 · answered by sci55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family is so large, that there is never a time we can all be together. Life throws a lot of changes at you - holding onto traditions in a strict way is just not possible within a lifetime.
You can adjust and change and even enjoy & cherish different traditions for the holiday. On some holidays, we don't exchange gifts, but help out a local soup kitchen, serving food.
My cousins go to Hawaii for Christmas, though have had to be flexible about celebrating that way, and sometimes stayed home, instead.
People marry and die, people enter and pass through our lives - nothing is constant. Life is continual change, can't get around that one.
One holiday, my husband had to work on Christmas Day, so my visiting family & I brought him a delicious take-out Chinese food dinner. It was rainy out that day, and we could see the Christmas lights of people's homes, all lit up. It was quite beautiful.
On Christmas Day 1971, my daughter was born - which was the best of all, a complete suprise. In essence, Christmas is what you make of it, as you carry that spirit within yourself throughout life.
2007-10-28 10:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had to work on Christmas Day before..it wasn't that bad...most everyone is in a good mood, and that helps a lot. Make it as special as you can for your nan...she won't be with you forever....Is she coming to your house or are you going to hers? Help her decorate a tree, and make it special for her...that is how you will get thru this year, and maybe some in the future...don't dwell on what you don't have..dwell on what you do have....Rent some of the old Christmas movies, pick her a very special gift,...bake home made cookies, and decorate them...how many Christmases does she have left? Make this one very special for your nan.......
2007-10-28 12:40:48 · answer #4 · answered by Sherrie B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get together with friends and have a good time. Christmas doesnt have to be celebrated on Christmas day. you have the whole holiday season to enjoy it. go shopping and buy a few gifts for the needy kids, volunteer at the local hospital, decorate for you and your dog to enjoy it. watch Christmas movies and drink hot chocolate. you can ahve a good time and still be in the spirit even if you are alone.
2007-10-28 10:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade's mum♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best gift of all is to give of yourself and your time. You could volunteer at a shelter and even buy some toys or little items for children who may not be having such a great Christmas themselves. Your new traditon could be volunteering a bit each year. You would be surprised how great you feel for doing it.
2007-10-28 10:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember the reason for the season. Volunteer at a homeless shelter or church to help the needy. Stop thinking about yourself, and try to think of how you can help someone else this Christmas. Count your blessings!
2007-10-28 10:40:15 · answer #7 · answered by Abbe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to make the best out of what you have. Some people don't have ANYONE for Christmas.
I haven't seen my family for over 8 years now due to distance and financial reasons. I have my husband and my children. I make new holiday traditions for us and just try to have fun.
Christmas is only what you make it. So, do something fun.
Good luck!
2007-10-28 10:40:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about next year you buy a plane ticket to see one of those people you named and spend a week with them around Christmas. Oh yeah, you should also get the period button on your keyboard fixed. And the shift key for capital letters.t
2007-10-28 10:38:39 · answer #9 · answered by E M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you have close friends? I dont have alot of family either so i cant spend time with anyone for christmas so some of my friends and i are hanging out and exchanging gifts like a secret santa kind of thing. You could just hang out with friends who are real close! Have girl chat, cook, eat, and have girl chat!
2007-10-28 10:34:07 · answer #10 · answered by Shannon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋