Alone for the Holidays? How to Create a Time of Joy and Peace

[@lmcwill0502]

We have a restaurant near me that is kpen xmas eve and xmas day ,reservations required . The restaurant has a large table they have reserved for single , widows that are alone during Christmas. What a great idea , they can meet new people while having Christmas dinner and they are not having to sit alone. I think more restaurants should do that .

[@Patti-jax]

I’ve been alone most holidays bc of family issues. This year I was hoping that it would be different, but alas no. I miss my 12 year old granddaughter. I will be 70 in February and my BFF moved far away four years ago. I’m disabled and can’t drive. All I want for Christmas is a hug! My cat, Thor and I will watch movies.

[@gabrielaalvarez4634]

Merry Christmas 🎄 to you when I Along l love to listen to music 🎶 I love the music from the sixties songs that brings happiness and good memories ❤

[@wilmafallon8712]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 💗Be careful of trolls looking for vulnerable people on there own . Stay safe. Merry Christmas everyone 🎄🎊🪵🔥🤗

[@lindabiddenstadt927]

Who knows if this Felix is legitimate??? To me it’s creepy…file a complaint with KZbin and Sixty and Me if you feel you were tracked by certain words that were in your post❣️🙏❣️

[@Kirbygal55]

Hi Patti, I send you a virtual hug and hope that something happens on Christmas day that makes you smile.🎄

[@Mercalons]

Sending you an online hug

[@KO-uy1gr]

I wish all of us that are alone could get together and talk in person on Christmas. I would love that.

[@lourdesecheverria6209]

I would be available here. Come by and say "Hi"!

[@lourdesecheverria6209]

I am never alone. God is with me! I have peace, harmony and joy. Alone for the Holidays and I wouldn't have it any other way. No toxic reunions or people pretending to be "nice".

[@serenity8876]

👍

[@rose5566]

Thank you , Margaret, for your supportive message to us ageing empty nesters. I am alone this Christmas , for the very first time in my life. I am widowed and my children now have their own lives/families. My siblings have all lost touch since my dear parents have passed. Now they all concentrate their own immediate family , kids/gran children.i can’t deny that ageing is hard ! It isn’t a cool thing to say, but it is the truth. Strangely and unfortunately, for me, I was always okay with being alone as I always loved to curl up with a good book. So I was never lonely. I never knew the feeling of crushing loneliness, until now! In my sixties and wishing that I had put more effort into building lasting friendships😢. God bless you and everyone who is spending the Christmas season alone. We must support each other and share the wisdom gained through the tough and lonely times.

[@BarbaraHoll-p2h]

I actually love spending Holidays alone , eat what you want , no small talk , no pretending. Enjoy alone time, appreciate yourself. Alone doesn't have to feel lonely . Happy Holidays Margaret.❤ Love watching you .

[@serenity8876]

Yes! Best day of the year for peace and quiet.

[@lourdesecheverria6209]

Agree.

[@janetstonerook4552]

I spent Thanksgiving with my children and grandkids who live a few hours drive away. I made it clear that I intended to be home alone for Christmas out here in the WV mountains. We'll video chat Christmas Day and I'll share their festivities remotely. But it's just too much of a hassle with holiday traffic and severe winter weather for me to travel! I spend the Christmas season emailing, texting, phoning and sending cards to friends and extended family to catch up. Some of them are retired and living alone like me. I do yoga and stretching, fun little projects around the house and decluttering. I'm alone, but I don't feel lonely. Just snuggled in my sanctuary with my two cats, Christmas music and a pot of hot tea or cocoa each evening. No elaborate meals to cook, no boozing it up, no last minute presents to buy. Life is good! 😻👍🎄

[@rebeccajones8628]

@@janetstonerook4552 I agree it is a very liberating feeling.

[@amymartin5753]

My 77 year old mother lives alone in a senior apartment complex (3000 miles away from me) - but she coordinates a potluck gathering in the community room for all the other seniors who also live alone. She is never lonely. She can choose to have private time in her apartment, but the minute she steps out her door she can sit in the public areas (a lovely lobby with couches) and have a chat with anyone who is also there.

[@lizmegginson1614]

Celebrate the reason for the season, even if it is something small that makes you smile. I live in Africa and I drive around on Christmas Eve, with a card that says, with much love, Liz and Claire (my daughter who died of cancer at 18). I add a bit of cash in an envelope and I look for someone who tried to make a difference. Last year, I found a newspaper seller in a very poor area. He had wrapped himself in red crepe paper, with a matching hat, edged with cotton wool. He made me smile and I passed the card through the car window. On my way home, he jumped in front of my car. With tears streaming down his face, he said, you have no idea what a difference this will make to my family. I blew him a kiss and drove off ❤

[@MarySimpkins-xs8wu]

What a beautiful thing to do I also live in Africa I’m going to do the same !

[@serenity8876]

That's what christmas is really about isn't it. Bless your heart.

[@lizmegginson1614]

@@MarySimpkins-xs8wu Good for you, Mary. Have a very Happy Christmas x

[@Maija-Liisa-o5n]

I'm always alone and I love it, of course I have my animals (2 dogs 3 cats) I've chosen my loneliness myself and enjoy it. People think I'm weird but I don't care. I send love and happiness

[@suzettecooper382]

I agree

[@Maija-Liisa-o5n]

@suzettecooper382 📬💌

[@janetstonerook4552]

After a very hectic life, working demanding jobs, raising a family and then caretaking for siblings in their final years, I now welcome the quiet and alone time. I did it all up until recent years. Now I'm happy in my 70s, to just relax and enjoy time at home alone at Christmas. I am usually very peaceful.

[@Maija-Liisa-o5n]

@@janetstonerook4552 🫂📬💌

[@nagipannu2317]

I am alone too but I am fine at it.

[@marilynhoward4561]

I'm actually relieved that I don't have to spend my time with shallow, fake people during the holidays.

[@KatarinaSophia0795]

I agree 👍🏻. Sending you blessings and love ❤️

[@Epona55]

Such a nice video. I live alone as a 70 yr old divorced woman. No kids. My Christmas celebration will be stress-free. Going to the theater to see the new Bob Dylan movie, then out for a walk, and home for take-out Chinese food and pie. I have great memories of getting together with my family in the past, but they're all gone now. So to me Dec. 25th is just another day I get to be alive and grateful for what's going right in my life.

[@terripurciello8113]

Thank you so much Margaret! Big family get togethers are sadly missed during thd holidays. Family members have passed or moved. I miss the big Christmas Tree and Santa Claus mornings! Thank you for yoir ideas, suggestions and virtual hugs. I have to think about what brings me joy and make it intentional for my holiday. Great video!

[@FelixGiboney-y2m]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love❤️, and peace all over the world🌍. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Felix Giboney,from Los Angeles CA, where are you from if you don't mind me asking 🌹🌹

[@vonalaird1883]

I am sometimes glad that I spend Christmas alone. I remember the stress of the expectations when getting with my family years ago. I don't miss having to drive on icy highways when my sister lived 3 hours away. I do miss them. But I like that I get to choose what I want to do. Go to a restaurant or church. I realized that there are options.

[@FelixGiboney-y2m]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love❤️, and peace all over the world🌍. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Felix Giboney,from Los Angeles CA, where are you from if you don't mind me asking 🌹🌹

[@tracyd2598]

I remember those days too. I have planned a quiet one this year.

[@merrytolliver-fg9xg]

Margaret, Thank you so much for the lovely video. I’m by myself and I have grown to appreciate my time. I turned 70 this year and instead of being sad and feeling sorry for myself I decided to be grateful for all I have everyday. I treat myself well like you stated in the video. I have my Bichon Miss Bella who is 15 yrs old this Christmas. She is blind and has dementia. Boy are we having fun! Have a Merry Christmas 🩷🎄🙏🎁

[@karenlemoine2677]

Drive around and look at Christmas lights. My dogs and I do this. Go visit a nursing home. So many lonely people with no visitors would love this. I also go to thrift shops on Christmas Eve day.Its fun looking and chatting with others. Animal shelters would love people to spend time with the animals one on one. Thats rewarding for ones soul.

[@mariapearce8617]

What !! a weird thing to say as if someone is going to drive around looking at Christmas lights !

[@Zeb500]

​@@mariapearce8617 This is not "wierd"! Many people love to do this.

[@Zeb500]

​@@mariapearce8617 Driving around to look at and enjoy the Christmas lights is NOT "wierd."! Many people enjoy doing this every year.

[@Abi-e6q9d]

being alone for the holidays has been a blessing in disguise. My family lives abroad and I don't want to spend the entire week with them. This year I booked three-night stay at local hotel. I will go the spa, unwrapped my own presents I stared buying a present or two for me. Once I got divorced, love the idea so much still doing to date. I will go to church on Christmas day and just be thankful for everything I have. Over the holidays I will get together with friends' life is good

[@wmb7163]

My first couple of holidays alone were a disaster with no special meals or activities planned. My state of mind was terrible. Those times were a "never again" experience. Nowadays I really enjoy myself and find plenty to be grateful for. This year I'm going to eat scallops and rice, veg, and chocolate pie, and I'm going to watch the Call the Midwife special. A new tradition is having a cocktail with a long-distance friend on Boxing Day.

[@minkyann8132]

You know what's peaceful and joyful for me? Planning to wake up late during my holiday break. Oh! I'm so looking forward to doing this. JOY!!😉😉

[@FelixGiboney-y2m]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love❤️, and peace all over the world🌍. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Felix Giboney,from Los Angeles CA, where are you from if you don't mind me asking 🌹🌹

[@monalambcotton2333]

Merry Christmas, Margaret and a Happy New Year !

[@PartyofOne1106]

Thank you Margaret. Here’s hoping your words once again help many manage this holiday season. I spend lots of time, including holidays by myself and learned how to say “no.” I shed the “supposed to” feeling a long time ago. I like being with others but I also trust and like my own company too and, I travel solo. Besides I’m not “alone,” I’m with me!

[@elizabethanderson8528]

It always good that you address this widening issue for many of us

[@valjeanmacias2434]

I just ordered your book, Aging Beautifully from Amazon. It arrives Monday. That is my gift to Me. Thank you❤

[@Kirbygal55]

Thank you, Margaret, for taking the time to reach out to others through your channel. I do hope those who are on their own at Christmas will do some of the things you suggested. It can be extra lonely for some at Christmas.

[@kathykathyish]

You always have thoughtful topics, and Holidays, especially Christmas, can be so very sad and lonely. Thinking positively is the key! It’s difficult to do sometimes, and this wonderful group helps! Thank you so much, 🥂 Cheers, Kathy

[@carolearrowsmith2461]

You’re such a lovely amazing lady. You have such wise words. Thank you. Merry Christmas and a Happy new year.🐞

[@vonaconnors3195]

Thank you Margaret! One more thing i am grateful is finding you , 60 and me. I cant express how your inspriration has enlightened my life ❤

[@rebeccajones8628]

Ditto. I love your videos Margaret.

[@sixtyandme]

Thank you so much!!!

[@valjeanmacias2434]

We all need ❤️ Love and you are in the Master Class of showing your Love to all. This is a great gift and I am very appreciative of your effort through your site. Enjoy your holidays. Remember we are not alone and we can chose how we respond to each day we are given. I chose Love& Peace. I wish everyone the same.🙂❤✌️

[@rebblount1926]

Thank you. I will feel sad. Something I did last year was played the video Mama Mia for the music, joyful. Sometime Christmas music is just sad to me, past Christmas’s I guess. I am for treating myself too and am grateful for what I have. I will get your book for a friend

[@rosiheyer5501]

Love Mama Mia, but even some of their songs made me cry. In a good way though!

[@Bunny-cz5wo]

Thank you dear lady, I was lead to you at the time, I needed your words. Merry Christmas and have a blessed New Year 🎄❤️

[@mialorenzen3538]

Wonderful ideas!! Thank you and Merry Christmas!! 🎄🎁 ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@FelixGiboney-y2m]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love❤️, and peace all over the world🌍. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Felix Giboney,from Los Angeles CA, where are you from if you don't mind me asking 🌹🌹

[@aysha.humayun]

I’m in my early fifties and l am not lonely ( or alone ) but l still enjoyed listening to you ❤ Merry Christmas

[@christyteacher]

Thank you Margaret for your message. I am spending Christmas day alone this year because I am choosing peace and serenity. Having held so many large family events in the past, it will be a bit different this year. However, the gift to myself is a day without conflict, anxiety and worry. It is my choice and so I will make the very best of my day because life is a gift. Merry Christmas to you and everyone!❤

[@rebblount1926]

I have been going through letters I have from my Mom in the 1970s They really bring her to the present. I am working on a book to keep them and for brothers and sisters to see and read. Also a few Aunts letters

[@lanamichalski3208]

Thank you Margaret for all that you do. God's blessings to you and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🙏🎅🥂

[@Joybug_51]

These are such valuable tips. I would like to start new traditions, even though we are not alone. We really miss the large family gatherings and chaos of many children opening gifts; as the next generation has moved away from large group celebrations.

[@FelixGiboney-y2m]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love❤️, and peace all over the world🌍. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Felix Giboney,from Los Angeles CA, where are you from if you don't mind me asking 🌹🌹

[@jfdrie]

Wishing you a wonderful holiday. Lighting a candle , listening to Christmas music and having quiet time is very important to me. I will be with family but will also look forward to my quiet time. All the best to you for 2025. ❤

[@kathyb3131]

Thank you so much. Definitely needed this year. Happy Holidays to you! ❤

[@peggyhopper7005]

Christmas is a reflective time to remember Christmas past . Businesses with family and friends who have passed. Giving thanks to God for all his blessings.

[@doloresaquines1529]

Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas and all the best in the New Year. I/we greatly miss our dear departed, not just now but always. I hugely miss my late parents and our womderful Christmasses with them. There were certainly no "fights", no fakery, no pretending and no one was " forced" to be there. On the contrary. Besides, what kind of people behave like that Could I remark that no one can force you to do anything anything...be it cooking or pretending. I would give anything to be back in that time cooking beside my mother.

[@sandrabatiste4558]

Hello Ms. Margaret. Thanks 4 another positive video especially during the holiday season. I like that you keep your suscribers over sixty stay motivated whatever their situation. I"ll be into my hobbies & contacting family & friends. I'm thankful that I'll see another Christmas & hopefully the New Year. Ms. Margaret. I hope you & your family have a blessed & safe Christmas. From Texas 🙏🎄🥰🪴

[@elenapullen753]

And dear Margaret, have very happy holidays !

[@cor-z8m]

By giving to a cause ...an unknown person brings me me joy! Go out to dinner with one friend at a time!

[@kkbo3478]

Merry Christmas Margaret! It can be weird during the holidays when you are alone but the rest of the year is different? I've been alone and dont mind the holidays but its okay ! I have a Christmas village I painted from 1991-2016 and while it gets tougher to haul it out, set up and crawl around at 68, it Truly brings me so much joy! 😂❤

[@SoloRetirementwithLydia]

Lovely video. I'm doing much more of what i want to do this Christmas season. Happy Holidays, everyone!

[@christinacomer]

Thank you Margaret! I still have family around and close to me! You make others feel so much better in all situations. I am so blessed to have come across you around 2019! Thank you for all your thoughtfulness to others. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too!

[@annawhatley258]

Sending you peace and love for Christmas and the new year. ❤️💐🎉🥂

[@GailJames-q5k]

Christmas is a very special time of the year!! Celebrate Christmas recognizing His entering this earth, living amongst us, redeeming us to an eternal life!! MERRY CHRISTMAS to all! 🌲🎄🎁🌲🎄🎁🎉🎉

[@donnadornbusch6738]

Thank you Margaret- love you, too

[@ANNAslife60plus]

Thank you for your video, merry christmas. I am a german retiree moved to the South of France alone 5 years ago.

[@Putneyrose]

I decorate. Value my furry babes Go to church. I was an only child so doing things alone does not bother me. The loneliness time of my life was whe I was married. Yes, joy comes with acceptance. I put a gift under my tree for me send Christmas cards. with personal notes. Good suggestions Margaret. Happy Christmas

[@magscouk]

Love the idea of Peace cards, thank you Margaret!

[@Julie-si3hi]

Just found your channel. Beautiful message x

[@DanaFraley]

Margaret, I loved your unwrapping of the advent cosmetic items! It was so fun! I am going to do it next year!

[@catherinecarry1539]

Happy Holidays Margaret ❤

[@rebeccajones8628]

What great ideas! We are as happy as we want to be. I will pamper myself this year.

[@philomenamagill700]

Thank you love from Australia 🦘

[@1redfox]

A found a stationary advent calendar and already opened them all I bought a second one for my birthday month so when it come i can open it. you get little pads of paper, book marks. pens , clips at least they are useful things.Another thing is treat yourself to some holiday treats that you normally wouldn;t eat special cookies. certain candies...

[@FelixGiboney-y2m]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love❤️, and peace all over the world🌍. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Felix Giboney,from Los Angeles CA, where are you from if you don't mind me asking 🌹🌹

[@tracyd2598]

Merry Christmas 🎄⛄🎄 beautiful lady❣️

[@cathymartin2749]

Thank you for your encouraging message! Merry Christmas to you ❤

[@PauletteMillis]

Thank you. Best wishes for health and peace. 🙏

[@Maija-Liisa-o5n]

Thank you for bringing up this sensitive topic You are wonderful 📬💌🌹

[@californiaglo9666]

Merry Christmas Margaret and all here. 🎄🎅🙏❤

[@gabrielleparis3532]

🎄Margaret, you look so beautiful! I'm alone Christmas Day and cooking a Julia Child recipe, Duck a l'orange for the first time, excited about such a delicious challenge. Merry Christmas to you !

[@clumpo765]

Loved this video. I lost my mum few months ago, lost an uncle and close friend this year too. I'm working on my thoughts 🦋🎁

[@Susan-s3d]

Alone is how i like it. Family is overrated. Enjoy, x

[@Chris-w7e]

I am lucky to have family to spend the holidays with. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

[@doloresaquines1529]

Chris. A very Happy Christmas to you and your family, and a great New Year!

[@Orchid-Care]

Unfortunately, it can happen to be lonely even during the vacations, but you always have helpful and comforting words for these situations! You are invaluable 💓

[@suzettecooper382]

After my mother passed away Christmas died for me. I was married for years and didnt feel l had company for christmas. Things have changed now I have met a wonderful man and feel like I matter.

[@i3ka]

Well said Margaret. Happy Holidays and expect great things for the new year.

[@donnaSCHMOYER]

Merry Christmas!

[@joannethomas3609]

Having lived in a 3rd world country you learn to appreciate everyday. Life can be lost easy. The problem with Americans as holidays are seldom everyone is supposed to be HAPPY. MY advice at 76 enjoy every single day.

[@vickylee5579]

Merry Christmas Margaret ❤🎄

[@holistic-wellness]

What a wonderful video Margaret. I loved this and will be buying your book 👍 Merry Christmas to you 😊 I always remember how kind and helpful you were to me when I started The ORB cafe with your son James helping out 😊 Thank you so much 🙏🏼 And wishing you joyful and peaceful times in 2025 🥰 xx

[@rosyloveslearning3013]

Nice video. ❤❤❤

[@Chris-u4b8r]

Merry Christmas but I wish you give more hearts on your comments that people write . You will make them happy but maybe you don’t have time for ❤

[@deemarch2089]

Yep

[@voiceofreason7856]

Like many here, it doesn't bother me to be alone on holidays. Besides, I'm not alone - I have a great dog. He's the only one that's here everyday for me, so we'll celebrate Christmas together. Merry Christmas to all you other singles out there, and let the families get together and have their fights and arguments over the Christmas turkey and what they 'didn't get for Christmas' ! :)

[@mr6sg]

This will be the 8th xmas and New Year I spend alone. Not even a phone call😢

[@Suly-cu2op]

Thank you ♥️

[@patriciaosuch]

Yes, it’s an epidemic. I’m always alone unless the family or people I know need something from me.

[@cindydean2371]

Seems like people are forgetting that Jesus is the reason for the season! You want to feel uplifted? Go to church. The beauty, the flowers, the music and the people. You can't walk out feeling sad!

[@juliehamilton5301]

Seems like your faith brings you joy, so good for you, and it would be nice if at the same time you remember that church attendance isn't the seasonal pick me up for everyone. Religious trauma is real for many people. Enjoy Jesus and try to avoid being tone deaf while you're doing it. Merry Christmas!

[@PauletteMillis]

Thank you for this video. I have two sons nearby who choose not to speak to me for no good reason that I can see. Four grandsons a who do not connect either even though I do my best to take them out for lunch for their birthdays. I do many of the things you suggest every year but it never seems to get easier. This year is no different. They do not answer my calls. If there is a family meal planned I don’t know of it. The not knowing means I can’t plan anything else because I always want to be free just in case.

[@doloresaquines1529]

Paulette. You cannot remain in suspense like this. Waiting and hoping and wanting to be free just in case. Could I urge you to ask your sons, straight out, why they do not wish to speak to you. There has to be a reason, perceived or otherwise.

[@PauletteMillis]

Yes that is the hard part. Not knowing so I can’t protect myself and find other things to do. It is a pattern. I’ve tried to get contact through text, phone and phone messages all month. They just prefer to not have me in their circle. One is very clear: he doesn’t t need me. The other is angry with me at this time presumably because he “doesn’t like my decisions” about how I live which of course is none of his business. I’m a real health addict due to past illnesses. I do not force it on anyone. Eg very sensitive to EMF’s which they tell me is stupid.

[@jennywren8937]

My mother always said that grim reality is better than false hope. Plan a new future for yourself, a new hobby or interest, make your surroundings more uplifting, bring light and peace into your life because you deserve it. The future is yours alone. ❤

[@PauletteMillis]

I’m continually doing things in my personal and even in my professional life at age 79 but the grief often overtakes me. Living further away from them would at least free up my mind of wondering if I will see them. Thank you for support.

[@doloresaquines1529]

@PauletteMillis I do understand, Paulette, and It is so sad. I can only wish for you that the New Year brings pleasant surprises. You are right to look after your health. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas. Take care. D

[@tinekedelang6933]

❤

[@AdrienneReneau-ky4sc]

Family getting smaller and smaller pared down Christmas to 4 family members

[@normatrewhella9003]

About your book. I’ve already aged. 83 in Feb. would your book help people over 80

[@marblehead3398]

❤🎄❤️

[@reginamay1]

Lovely video

[@RandyBailey-k2e]

AKA Kenneth Bailey ❤❤❤😊

[@rebeccapotter3413]

What is wrong with being alone?? This confuses me.

[@tracyd2598]

There is nothing wrong with it, but some people are alone and miss their families and friends for various reasons. I am looking forward to being alone. I will make a Christmas dinner, and share it with my dogs and cat. Merry Christmas 🎄☃️🎄 to you!

[@joycevarner8549]

Me too I love to be alone

[@jeanetteh.9240]

When you have been treated so badly by your family that you dare not be around them again, the alone-ness shouts at you

[@doloresaquines1529]

Rebecca. There is nothing "wrong" with being alone, if that is your choice. I don't think anyone here said there is anything wrong about being alone. As another poster remarked, many people enjoy being with family and friends over Christmas, or miss their loved ones who have departed. Each to his or her own.

[@kristinam2719]

Hi Margaret - I thought you were living in Switzerland to be closer to one of your sons and grandkids? I am lucky my two adult children still want to come for the holidays, for now. They don’t have their own families yet. I’m sure things will change when they do. I do have my sweet dog, Lou to be with.❤

[@gramarye_cottage]

I’m alone everyday so it’s no difference to me 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Annie-qu9ik]

😆

[@serenity8876]

Christmas is very much 'just another day' to me. I've always hated holidays like this as they bore me. I heard once Valentine's Day was a bad day for many and for a higher unalive rate. I can't relate. I had a good friend who is now late, and she and I would love to spend Christmas alone. I'd do things I wanted to, and I loved it. Most Xmases, I am forced to cook, look happy, gift people, have people around I don't like and make a massive effort for nothing much in return. I've been forced to spend the day with my adult son's extended family (at the time), and I didn't want to be there. Forced into Xmas parties for work, ugh, no.... meaningless. Enjoy the peace and quiet; it becomes the best day of the year. No one bugs you!! A lot of people milk it and spend the day on the pity pot. Get off the pity pot and volunteer if you find it so hard.

[@roseyc.5846]

Thank you, Margaret...SO relevant!! It's hard being a single, mature woman of a certain age. I start to loosely plan my goals for the next year. I'm definitely going to treat myself! Rosemarie 🩷