Alone on Christmas

[Jadzia]

^ Yeah, that's exactly it. I like being alone too, and it's not like I'm not going to have a Christmas, it's just the fact that it's not on that day. I think it's just that we know that that's what you're supposed to be doing, and everyone else is. It feels like ostracization or something.

Being on your own can come with rewards. You can break all the rules and enjoy it:

Have chips and pizza for christmas dinner, and nobody will be telling you what you should or shouldn't be eating.

Weather permitting, you can make a huge snowman in the garden just like you'd do if you were 6. Nobody will be there to tell you you're behaving like a 6 year old.

You can sit and watch annual showing of ST4:TVH, ET, Willy Wonka, and the Wizard of Oz, because you do enjoy the films but never let on, and nobody will be there to criticise.

 

[Zulu Romeo]

Last year I spent Christmas Day driving to my parents' house, so for a while at least I was alone. It was fun, and I got to listen to all those Xmas radio shows I'd otherwise miss (including the I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue special - alas, Humphrey Lyttelton's last ). Only one service station open, though, but on the other hand the traffic was extremely light. I did arrive in time for the Doctor Who special.

This year, I'll save the driving for Chrstmas Eve night.

 

[Finn]

You can sit and watch annual showing of ST4:TVH, ET, Willy Wonka, and the Wizard of Oz, because you do enjoy the films but never let on, and nobody will be there to criticise.

Why would anybody criticize you for watching those movies?

 

[Holdfast]

I'll be with my dad this year, but a few years or so back I was alone on Christmas. Well, actually I was working on call, but was alone for the bits of the day I wasn't called in for. It's a weird sort of feeling. I almost didn't mind going in to work!

... Almost!


Thoughts with all those who'll be alone. Log onto the board on the day and say hello!

 

[An Officer]

I was alone last year, and the year before that, and the one before that! Last year was the worst one. I felt very very lonely and depressed. It felt a bit like the world was spinning all the faster on those days, but I had gotten off it. That's way this year, I've accepted an invitation to be with others. I'll be celebrating my very first Christmas, with presents under the tree on Christmas morning, a big traditional lunch, and all the works. I'm very excited actually! I'm glad I'm letting myself do it, it's like letting out my inner child.

 

[Finn]

I think the only time I was alone on Christmas was back in the 70s. Everybody decided to leave me alone in the bedroom while they all chatted and ate downstairs. I whined and whined. I couldn't get out and go down with all of my mightest

 

[Gil T.Azell]

I know the feeling I did get an invite for dinner, but for the most part I spend it alone.
I would have gone back to my sisters in Brandon, MB, but the trip plus rental car would cost me $1000+ I don't have.
so I'l be thankfull for what I get & have.

 

[TorontoTrekker]

I'll probably be alone on Christmas. I say "probably" because even though I'll be getting together for dinner with my parents at some point, it won't be on Christmas Day itself - we always have dinner out, usually at a pub near where I live that my father likes.

I'm not even sure when I'll get to see my bf next - he's gone home to visit his family. He left this morning, and won't be back until next Saturday. He did take his computer with him so that he can call at some point, and he's going to introduce me to his parents and brother, but I don't yet know when that will happen. (We opened our gifts to each other last night. )

So for all of you who have said you'll likely be here on Christmas - I'll see you then.

 

[Maestro]

If the holiday matters to you, I think it would be awful to be alone. I enjoy my solitude, but Christmas Day is not one where I'd enjoy it.

I am very blessed to have a wife and daughter to celebrate the holiday with, churches to share my music at, and, maybe, extended family willing to visit.

My thoughts, prayers, and anything else to those of you who find yourselves alone of Christmas Day.

And, as part of that anything else ... We're making lasagna Christmas Eve, and we're giving half the pan to my priest. I feel bad for the guy, as he'll be saying 3 Masses Christmas Eve, but will be alone too. I'd hate for him to finish that last Mass and toss a Hot Pocket into the microwave and eat it in front of the TV. At least he'll have a home cooked meal to enjoy even if it will be in front of the TV.

 

[freak]

I know how you feel. I am happy I have a family who loves me, but I hate the single life. I wished I had someone to share the holidays with other than my family. Granted, I love them to death, but I kinda wished I had something more..you know what I mean? Christmas will be smaller this year than it was last year. Dad has a friend of his who lost his son a couple of years ago, on Christmas Eve. The worst part of it was that his bday was on the 30th of December and they buried him the 29th. So, it's been really hard for them and Dad has been really nice by going and visiting them this past week. The wife has taken it the hardest. She's lost so much weight since his death and is constantly in tears. I'm not sure if you ever get over a death of the family. But his sister has gotten on with her life, which is good. But I feel myself being thankful that I still have Mom around.

 

[RevdKathy]

I know exactly what you mean, freak. I always have people around somewhere at Christmas (even the year Mum died, I took morning services so I saw people) but it's not the same as having a Significant Other. The nearest I ever got to that for Christmas was the year Santa sent me a lovely man for Boxing day (it didn't work out, sadly, mostly because I was an idiot).

I shall be in work Christmas morning, where seeing people too mentally ill to go home, and families visiting dementia patients who don't even recognise them any more will remind me that there are worse things than being alone. My sister and her husband will come over for a meal later, which will remind me that having people there means cooking nutloaf and recording the TV I want to watch. So in no way shall I be alone. But I'd still love to have someone special other than a badly behaved dog and a house full of teddy bears.

 

[Holdfast]

And, as part of that anything else ... We're making lasagna Christmas Eve, and we're giving half the pan to my priest. I feel bad for the guy, as he'll be saying 3 Masses Christmas Eve, but will be alone too. I'd hate for him to finish that last Mass and toss a Hot Pocket into the microwave and eat it in front of the TV. At least he'll have a home cooked meal to enjoy even if it will be in front of the TV.

That's a really nice gesture. I'm sure he appreciates it!

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Well, Christmas is now a week away, and I'm feeling a little solemn. I went to the corner store earlier today and the nice man there asked me if I was going home for the holidays, and I said that I was, so he said how nice that must be for me being able to spend some time with my family. I murmured back a "Yeah", but the truth is I won't be. I'm going to be alone on Christmas.


You are not alone... Merry Christmas from Sussex, England
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There was just me and my son but we have had a great funny day

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Well, Christmas is now a week away, and I'm feeling a little solemn. I went to the corner store earlier today and the nice man there asked me if I was going home for the holidays, and I said that I was, so he said how nice that must be for me being able to spend some time with my family. I murmured back a "Yeah", but the truth is I won't be. I'm going to be alone on Christmas.

You are not alone... Merry Christmas from Sussex, England

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Just me and my son Sam but we're having a great funny day together.

 

[Ethros]

^ I'll help you out there

 

[Holdfast]

A very Merry Christmas to all those alone today. We'll be air-dropping in a care package full of booze & mince pies later.

 

[Alidar Jarok]

What exactly is a mince pie anyway?

 

[Goliath]

Mince pie described.

We have mince tarts here in Canada, but I don't recall ever seeing an actual mince pie.

 

[nevermore]

I love spending xmas alone, and due to a confluence of car trouble and bad weather, I got to do so this year. Cooked myself a big dinner and watched Bad Santa, Scrroged and How the Ghost Stole Christmas yesterday, and I'll bake some cookies today to give out at the weekend. It's so much nicer than driving several hours to sit around my aunt's house waiting to leave and drive home, which is essentially what xmas entails with my family. My dad and stepmother will probably come down for dinner on Sturday though, at which point I will recieve my presents.

 

[Zulu Romeo]

My thoughts go out to all those lonely tonight, or indeed on any night.

Because of a flu scare (which didn't turn out to be Flu in the end) and a car which very nearly didn't get repaired in time, I was almost going to spend the holiday on my own too. That it didn't turn out like this is nothing short of a miracle.