I had been feeling very pessimistic about this first Christmas on my own, but it has turned out well. I went over to my DD (where another DD and family were also spending the day) expecting to hand over presents and grab a plated dinner to bring home, but the weather was so sunny that they dragged their big table out into the garden and we all ate Christmas dinner sitting outside in our coats! It was great fun; so an unexpected treat.
But then it suddenly turned really really cold so I repaired to my own home, lit the fire and have been enjoying some lovely music and reading a book.
I hope that others have found some joy in today in these troubled times.