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Xmas On Your Own
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Anyone here spend xmas on their own through choice?
Ive spent the last few xmas days at one of my sisters along with my mum and son. Previous to this my xmas's were spent with my (now) ex, her son, my son and assorted family members and friends. I know that I'm fortunate enough to have somewhere to go on xmas day, espescially since the rest of my family...inc my other sister...don't even talk to me. But somehow it all seems a bit trite. That's not to say that I'm not grateful, I am. But seriously just wanting to spend the day alone. My son usually just bu66ers off down his mates after dinner anyway.
Is it wrong to want to spend the day alone when you're fortunate enough to have an invite for the day?
Feel like I'm been ungrateful to the one family member (apart from my son and mum) that still speaks to me...
Ive spent the last few xmas days at one of my sisters along with my mum and son. Previous to this my xmas's were spent with my (now) ex, her son, my son and assorted family members and friends. I know that I'm fortunate enough to have somewhere to go on xmas day, espescially since the rest of my family...inc my other sister...don't even talk to me. But somehow it all seems a bit trite. That's not to say that I'm not grateful, I am. But seriously just wanting to spend the day alone. My son usually just bu66ers off down his mates after dinner anyway.
Is it wrong to want to spend the day alone when you're fortunate enough to have an invite for the day?
Feel like I'm been ungrateful to the one family member (apart from my son and mum) that still speaks to me...
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.No I have only my sista and myself on Xmas day and if she goes before me - no I will strongly advocate that I want to be on my own.
I know some friends will invite me but I also know that I would be like a sore thumb in the middle of their "Happy Families".
I do think I would like to help at a Soup Kitchen on Xmas Day then come home and enjoy the rest of it on my own again.
I know some friends will invite me but I also know that I would be like a sore thumb in the middle of their "Happy Families".
I do think I would like to help at a Soup Kitchen on Xmas Day then come home and enjoy the rest of it on my own again.
My husband passed away September 2016, I was inundated with invitations, really just wanted to be alone, nobody was having that, consequently spent a fairly awful day with daughters in laws, as that was where she was going. This year I will help daughter with lunch, but mostly spend it alone which is what I want.
I really don't like xmas and would love to spend the day on my own ....with a big Indian take away to reheat and plenty of coffee. I would not bother getting dressed and would happily keep my curtains closed and watch a whole day of rubbish tv. A long soak in the bath with a good book at some point would be bliss. There is nothing wrong at all with spending time on our own providing you want to. You do what you want to and if you can't manage xmas day on your own then aim to have Boxing day to yourself.
nailit, it comes down to how you handle being by yourself. Christmas is just another day - treat yourself to your favourite nibbles and hooch/vino and enjoy....if you need company, seriously, some voluntary time with the needed for lunches etc can be highly rewarding. Never done Xmas but Thanksgiving in the States was fun - and good for the kids to realise how well off they were.