Anyone else going to be alone Christmas Day - or is it just

I'm somewhat alone? I'm an unwanted extra in the house I'm staying in now (moving next month). The only family I was ever close to was my mother, but she passed away a few years ago. I still call my grandmother sometimes, but that's about it, nobody else bothers to stay in contact. It really makes me wish I appreciated family Christmases more when I was younger. I'm probably just going to stay in my room and wait for everything to be over.

I don't really care about not getting gifts, but I do miss homemade Christmas cookies. It's not really the same if I have to bake them myself...

People will always let us down but it is especially hurtful with family. I have a precious group of friends at my small church. We have meals together, go to concerts and on trips together, look out for each other, work on projects in the community, and have a lot of basic joy together. Some have good family lives, some have family in jail, some have no family at all but we are all together and share our talents. Christmas reminds me of how powerful Jesus was when he said, "Forgive them for they know not". He is a gentle, kind friend that sticks closer than a brother. Take care dear one.

Until this current Christmas season, I have spent the past 7 alone. My daughter (now 23) goes to her father's family because there's lots of presents, food and company. I finally got past the 'loneliness' by convincing myself the Christmas is just ONE day. If you look at it as just another day in the week, you might be able to accept it- handle it-get over it. Things will be back to normal, possibly, tomorrow. Just turn on tv, get on the computer, take a nap, or change the furniture around, go for a walk.... things you would normally do on a day off from work or a Saturday. I don't mean to make light of the empty feelings... that's hard, but if you keep yourself from thinking about it, the day will soon be over. PS, going to church helps, if you are so inclined. :flowerforyou:

My sister has dealt with this issue ( she lives several states away and doesn't travel much) at Thanksgiving by having an annual Harvest Dinner and inviting everyone in their circle of friends to bring a dish to share. This is especially appreciated by those who don't have or for some reason don't 'fit' with close families. Chosen families can be as wonderful or even more so than biological ones. This might be the year to reach out to someone you know who's Christmas you could brighten through an invitation.

I will be on a flight to visit my family Xmas day. I once used to spend all my Xmas' alone but most times sitting home alone is lonely and painful. The best thing to do in that situation is to be of service to others. Volunteer somewhere, don't let yourself have a pity party because out there some needs you to come help them. I am fortunate to have family once more to share my holidays and have a lot of gratitude! Thanks MFP family for an awesome end of year and looking forward to a bright future!!!! Bernadette

I'm working! Hello bonus money! We don't celebrate until january 7th anyways :P

I will be alone after the ex picks up our daughter Christmas day, but for me it is different - I have so little alone time, being a single mom who works full-time, I am looking forward to some peace to reflect and being able to take the dog for a walk (in the new walking shoes Santa in bringing me) in a quiet neghborhood. It is hard to be alone on holidays, I do not mind spending any other holiday with my friends and their families, but Christmas is different.... I am thankful my little girl will be here to open presents together and go to church together, it would be hard to face the day entirely alone! But I often feel more lonely in a group of people on a day like Christmas, when I am acutely aware I am not "family" and/or do not have a "sig other"...
For those who are alone this holiday weekend, I pray you will find peace and joy in the day no matter what. You have to make your own traditions sometimes, something you will do just for you!

I'm sorry you all will have such lonely Christmases. I would be alone because my kids are going to their dad's house. But I broke down and invited the ex over to hang out. Actually, I do that almost every holiday. Pretty pathetic, I guess. The friendship is good. We just can't live together.

EDIT: By ex, I am obviously not referring to my ex-husband/children's father. LOL! Just in case that wasn't obvious!

I'm alone this xmas...had a christmas dinner tonight i went to just to do something...and will see my mom on Skype...but besides that nothing haha :P don't feel bad~!

think of all the fun stuff u can do alone...such as sit around naked and watch tv, play video games, workout...whatever

I will be alone...various family members have died/moved away in recent years and those who are nearby I am not close to/haven't been invited to theirs...including my SISTER!

Ah sod it, spent last year alone. At least I shan't be needlessly stuffing myself because of peer pressure. Am going to eat normally and go for a run and just do some nice things for myself (long hot bath ).

I have also just come out of a relationship - he gave me Christmas last year, we had a Christmas lunch together, so that is a bit tough but what will be will be.

Looking forward to New Year

Hi Hon...I'm sure our thoughts are with you. Be proud of who and what you are. You sound like a classy person who is temporarily alone. That won't last, but be open to the possibilities. J

Hugs hun. Once the kids are grown Christmas is never the same. My dad passed near Christmas a few years ago, so Christmas will never be the same again. However, I like quiet time, and I usually have a project going on... or plan one to keep me busy. This year is different... I am recovering from surgery, but very thankful the cancer did not spread. I am so ready to restart exercising, but I don't have the thumbs up for that just yet.

Looking back, I wish I would have done some volunteer work at a food bank or local non-profit during the Christmas days when I was alone. It would have made the time less lonely.

I'll be alone. My parents are in Arizona for the winter and my brother is working. So it will be me and the first three seasons of Big Bang Theory

I will be alone with my daughter as well. Family has fallen apart some and I've been separated for 2 years. I don't miss him, but the weight causes men to steer clear.

So yeah, I'll be home alone with my daughter.