If you had to spend Christmas day all by yourself, what would you do? Any family that I would want to go see is too far away to travel to, because I have to work on Christmas Eve. I really am feeling sorry for myself, I think this is very sad. I have always been with family at Christmas. I truly am thankful for everything that I should be thankful for; my job, car and home. I thought about maybe volunteering at a soup kitchen or something. What do you think?
2007-12-07 08:27:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I think you have a good idea. Helping others that may not be as fortunate will lift your spirits. There are so many that have no family, money, job, car, friends, etc. Last Christmas, I was alone crying all day and half of the night from being lonely. I wish I had done something meaningful with my time instead of sitting around being depressed about the issues I was facing. Learn from my mistake and use your time to make someone else Christmas a great one.
2007-12-07 08:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't been alone, but this is what I think I may do: 1. Make sure that I have a treat in store to eat and drink. 2. Get up and go for a walk - its surprising how many people are about and how much more civil they are on Christmas Day. 3. If possible - find a local pub - take a book - have a drink and a chat with someone or just a drink and read - try to sit my window with view. 4. Return home, cook meal, listen to a new CD, light fire, sit down and enjoy meal, tv etc. Any help?
2016-05-22 01:28:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A soup kitchen would be good, but also consider going to a Senior Citizen's home, or nursing home. You don't really have to take gifts, but some cookies for all who are able to share, would be nice. Just a kind word and a hug for some of the patients and old folks would be nice, some of them seldom get any visitors at all, have no families. A fresh, kind face really brightens their day. If you can afford it, perhaps you can call in advance and find out what is needed. If you are in a city and live near major hospital, they are almost always in need of someone to hold newborns, some of them are crack and drug babies and desperately need human contact, and the nurses are often too busy. There is usually a program in place that you can apply for.
Helping to serve meals for any public Christmas dinner is always good, they always need volunteers, and welcome one and all. Salvation Army, churches, senior centers.
2007-12-07 08:57:22 · answer #3 · answered by Isadora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I will be spending Christmas alone this year. By choice. I was supposed to go to my brother's house in Michigan (I live in Texas) but his wife is having trouble with her family. I'm very upset about it. A friend of mine invited me to her house last year and I had a horrible time. The place was packed and when they passed out gifts I only got two and they really stunk. I don't want to be put through that again.
This year I will go to church, go out for brunch and heavily tip the people that wait on me. Also, the local Walmart will be open so I might do a little shopping. I will also probably eat out for dinner too. I'll look for classic movies on the tv or I might even cook a big dinner just for myself.
The evening will be better because some business will open up but for the most part I will be alone.
You might want to see if there is something going on at your church. I know in a place like Houston they get swamped with people who want to help. Try to do something in your neighborhood if you can.
2007-12-07 08:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by Sunny_1_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were in your situation I would volunteer someplace. How about going to a nursing home. There will be elderly people there with no family to spend Christmas with as well. Also, if you really want to have a great time (and your budget allows) bring a supply of gifts with you such as slipper socks or candy. You will have the opportunity to make it a nice Christmas for someone (maybe their last).
2007-12-07 08:37:10 · answer #5 · answered by I know 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is so bad to be alone for Xmas, but see it this way, your family will be thinking about you and you will be w/ them on spirit. Call them, wish them merry xmas and go give some happiness to people that really need it. You are lucky enough to have a job, a car and a house; some people will not even gonna have a meal that day. So God will bless you for your wonderful and warm hearth.
Have a Wonderful Xmas time and God will give you peace!
2007-12-07 08:40:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think you've got the right idea. Most cities/towns offer Christmas meals to the homeless or shut-ins and I bet they can use the help. I hope you have a truly Blessed Christmas!
2007-12-07 12:38:19 · answer #7 · answered by Ms. Sta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like u said, try volunteering at a soup kitchen or someplace where u can make others feel good on christmas
2007-12-07 08:37:33 · answer #8 · answered by BabyGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go and spend time at a orphanage and spend time with some one who really has no family ever and get to know them after all that will hopefully make you both have a better christmas. well good luck and Merry Chritmas!
2007-12-07 08:36:18 · answer #9 · answered by JoJo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that volunteering will cheer you up enormously! Do that!
And make sure that you fix yourself some really nice things for dinner. Something decadent and wonderful.
2007-12-07 08:37:07 · answer #10 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋