"Depends how much you like people and Christmas I guess"
Xmas is xmas, seems it only exists with a house full.
Im just feelimg a bit low at the prospect. Waking up on the day for the first time in 47 years to an empty house. |
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"Depends how much you like people and Christmas I guess
Xmas is xmas, seems it only exists with a house full.
Im just feelimg a bit low at the prospect. Waking up on the day for the first time in 47 years to an empty house."
What about staying at parents on Christmas Eve? Make them a stocking each to open up over a delicious breakfast. |
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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago
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"Is it so bad ? Apart from dinner at the parents im facing the first one alone  "
I had my first alone last year and I have to say the day itself was quite nice. I napped, I read, listened to music. I had a nice piece of steak for dinner and a few glasses of Champagne in the evening. I wouldn’t worry now if I have another Christmas alone (likely as the kids alternate Christmas with their Dad).
Just make sure you do what you enjoy and get yourself some treats |
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"Is it so bad ? Apart from dinner at the parents im facing the first one alone
I had my first alone last year and I have to say the day itself was quite nice. I napped, I read, listened to music. I had a nice piece of steak for dinner and a few glasses of Champagne in the evening. I wouldn’t worry now if I have another Christmas alone (likely as the kids alternate Christmas with their Dad).
Just make sure you do what you enjoy and get yourself some treats"
Thats the same, my lads turn at his mums |
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"Is it so bad ? Apart from dinner at the parents im facing the first one alone "
Then go and stay with your parents and enjoy their company while you still have them.
Mine both died a few years ago. This will be my fourth consecutive Christmas day home alone as a consequence. Wish they were still here.... |
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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago
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"Is it so bad ? Apart from dinner at the parents im facing the first one alone
I had my first alone last year and I have to say the day itself was quite nice. I napped, I read, listened to music. I had a nice piece of steak for dinner and a few glasses of Champagne in the evening. I wouldn’t worry now if I have another Christmas alone (likely as the kids alternate Christmas with their Dad).
Just make sure you do what you enjoy and get yourself some treats"
That does sound nice  |
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"It's my turn to be on my own this year . Kids going to away . So steak for dinner . But if I don't want . Stay in bed all day . Book. Gin. Radio on . Cant wait .
Merry Xmas Op x "
I do love this place sometimes  |
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Posted this in a couple of threads on here so seems appropriate to post it here too
If anyone is alone over Christmas I'm hosting a Christmas dinner/party on the 25th for up to 12 people, some sleep over places are available |
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Embrace it
I have spent many on my own and I now enjoy them immensely
I appreciate offers from friends to spend the day with them but hate when they get offended that I would rather be on my own
It's just another day, but a day you can spend in your PJs, eat what you want, watch shit tv, and have peace! Bliss
If it does distress you, plenty of things to go do. Charitable organisations often looking for help |
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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago
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"Posted this in a couple of threads on here so seems appropriate to post it here too
If anyone is alone over Christmas I'm hosting a Christmas dinner/party on the 25th for up to 12 people, some sleep over places are available"
You, are a star! X |
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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago
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"Posted this in a couple of threads on here so seems appropriate to post it here too
If anyone is alone over Christmas I'm hosting a Christmas dinner/party on the 25th for up to 12 people, some sleep over places are available"
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"Posted this in a couple of threads on here so seems appropriate to post it here too
If anyone is alone over Christmas I'm hosting a Christmas dinner/party on the 25th for up to 12 people, some sleep over places are available
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"Posted this in a couple of threads on here so seems appropriate to post it here too
If anyone is alone over Christmas I'm hosting a Christmas dinner/party on the 25th for up to 12 people, some sleep over places are available"
Oh and it's free ... |
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"I actually loved my first Xmas alone! I still got up, got dressed up in lingerie, stocking and a dress, had bought some lovely food and drink in, and just enjoyed the day, it was brill "
hehe I can relate to this x |
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"Posted this in a couple of threads on here so seems appropriate to post it here too
If anyone is alone over Christmas I'm hosting a Christmas dinner/party on the 25th for up to 12 people, some sleep over places are available"
That is a truly lovely thing to do. |
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"Posted this in a couple of threads on here so seems appropriate to post it here too
If anyone is alone over Christmas I'm hosting a Christmas dinner/party on the 25th for up to 12 people, some sleep over places are available"
I love this! What a lovely thing to do! |
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It's just another day. One day out of the other 365 and it really isn't any lonelier or potentially heartbreaking than the rest of the year. I've spent a number of Christmas Days on my own and none were in any way difficult or problematic. |
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Sorry to hear that mate. How aboit volunteering somewhere? Friend of mine did at a place serving food for homeless last year and loved it. If it was me I would do the same (or I would like to think I would) |
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"It's just another day. One day out of the other 365 and it really isn't any lonelier or potentially heartbreaking than the rest of the year. I've spent a number of Christmas Days on my own and none were in any way difficult or problematic."
That's great that you deal with it and many like you also do, so power to you, honestly I really mean that .. some don't though for whatever reasons they may have |
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"Depends how much you like people and Christmas I guess
Xmas is xmas, seems it only exists with a house full.
Im just feelimg a bit low at the prospect. Waking up on the day for the first time in 47 years to an empty house."
That does sound pretty crappy for you : ( |
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"I actually loved my first Xmas alone! I still got up, got dressed up in lingerie, stocking and a dress, had bought some lovely food and drink in, and just enjoyed the day, it was brill "
can ijoin you this christmas  |
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"Is it so bad ? Apart from dinner at the parents im facing the first one alone
Then go and stay with your parents and enjoy their company while you still have them.
Mine both died a few years ago. This will be my fourth consecutive Christmas day home alone as a consequence. Wish they were still here...."
I cannot reiterate this sentiment more!!
I'm pretty damned old and lost my Mum 4 years ago and my Dad 2 years ago. I'd give anything for the opportunity of a Christmas Day with them.
Christmas time is time when you need someone by you who represents your family and now I have Children & Grandchildren I have that, it is fantastic, but being able to hug my Mum and chuckle with my Dad again would be so wonderful. Go see them while you can, you will all appreciate it.
(Whilst you are thinking 'dozy old twat just being sentimental' you will see how difficult it is when you can't....but wish you had/could) |
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"Sorry to hear that mate. How aboit volunteering somewhere? Friend of mine did at a place serving food for homeless last year and loved it. If it was me I would do the same (or I would like to think I would) "
I;ve volunteered at christmas and would highly recomend it |
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A day of watching crap Xmas tv on Xmas gold a film and indulging in a few festive drinks doesn’t sound to bad. Just embrace the day take it easy do what you like. And all while wearing nothing but s Santa hat to keep the fab festive spirit going  |
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"Is it so bad ? Apart from dinner at the parents im facing the first one alone
Then go and stay with your parents and enjoy their company while you still have them.
Mine both died a few years ago. This will be my fourth consecutive Christmas day home alone as a consequence. Wish they were still here...."
I get that totally. Christmas hasn't been the same since we lost my Mum, it really does bring it home how much you should appreciate them, and other people, whilst you can.
There can be more to Christmas than watching TV if one makes an effort.
I've done home alone Christmases, when I was living with someone too  . It IS just another day but no matter how hard you try to tell yourself that, it does sting a bit.
There are people who long for a quiet Christmas but have family commitments, to get together and argue.
Christmas come with such high expectations that very few people end up getting what they want, not talking about presents.
Enjoy time with your family, make some new tradition for them and be happy that the days are getting longer |
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"book a decent hotel thats got a bar
or a butlins room
or fly to portugal , only a couple of hundred on jet2
or just come to mine for a christmas dinner ... sorted x"
6 hour drive for me and I've my daughter Xmas eve till I drop her off at her mum's on Xmas day. |
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"Is it so bad ? Apart from dinner at the parents im facing the first one alone
Then go and stay with your parents and enjoy their company while you still have them.
Mine both died a few years ago. This will be my fourth consecutive Christmas day home alone as a consequence. Wish they were still here....
I get that totally. Christmas hasn't been the same since we lost my Mum, it really does bring it home how much you should appreciate them, and other people, whilst you can.
There can be more to Christmas than watching TV if one makes an effort.
I've done home alone Christmases, when I was living with someone too . It IS just another day but no matter how hard you try to tell yourself that, it does sting a bit.
There are people who long for a quiet Christmas but have family commitments, to get together and argue.
Christmas come with such high expectations that very few people end up getting what they want, not talking about presents.
Enjoy time with your family, make some new tradition for them and be happy that the days are getting longer "
Iv lost both my parents and as a single lady I have spent many Christmas on my own. I have friends that I spend the day with and love it but its not the same.
I just wake up, eat chocolate for breakfast and enjoy the peace and quite. |
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"Is it so bad ? Apart from dinner at the parents im facing the first one alone "
I'll be spending most of Xmas alone too ...seeing family on the day but due to work and my daughter going to visit her dad I'll be alone mostly...I'll be seeing the new year in by myself too as I'm at work early new year's day....not sure how I feel about it really  |
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