Christmas ?

As some of you know, my DH lives in France and, in the seven years since we've been together, we've spent Christmas there or here, including one with my DD2.

Last year being together was out of the question but I tried to make the best of it. Luckily, being asked to be the accompanist for an early service at church helped. After that, I made the most of the chance to eat lovely food when I liked, helped along by family Zoom calls and Prosecco!

This year, who knows? Whatever happens, being here to celebrate the day is a blessing in these troubled times. Buy yourself treats, have a tree and do whatever helps you mark the day. I hope the ideas others have suggested will interest you, Empress.

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Oh no! It's still July, please don't mention the 'C' word.

Hear hear x 100

I dislike the adjective “Christmassy”. Loathe the expression “all the trimmings”.

Sorry but all this advice about treating yourself to a lovely bday doing what you want…. Does it not occur to posters that if someone is alone in 25/12. Then most days will be alone.?

There are several companies ie saga who do good packages for Christmas breaks. A couple of years ago I treated myself to a Christmas break at champneys, they don't charge single supplements at Christmas and I had a really lovely time. I've had a few foreign holidays on my own at Christmas which have been really good but that might not be an option this year.

Whatever others would do, or however others feel about Christmas, the point is that you are feeling as you do, and that's what matters.

I like EmilyHarburn's idea of going to a hotel, if Covid allows, so you won't be alone, but does that appeal to you?

11unicorn's idea is a lovely one, too

Are you in good health? If you are I am so pleased for you. Would you be well enough to be a volunteer and help a charity? If not perhaps you could invite someone else who would be alone to share a meal with you. I wish you all the best, take care and as a lot of Gransnet members advise ‘take one day at a time’.