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Alone on Christmas
KyleWPeterson
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My friend Mildred is from Paraguay and was unable to go home for the holidays this year and is going to be spending Christmas alone. Does anyone have any ideas of what she could do besides drink herself blind to keep busy and have at least a somewhat enjoyable day?
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So do whatever she'd do on a day that isn't christmas. Read a book, play some games, catch up on some movies, get a start on spring cleaning. Whatever hobbies she's into, or get prepared with some supplies for one that she's been thinking of getting into? Go for a walk to check out peoples lights. Go to a christmas church thing... Sleep in if she doesn't get the chance often...
if she cares about being alone on christmas there isn't a whole lot of anything she can do. the movie theaters are open, and no other place really is.
However, Denny's was open, and I was served coffee by a woman in a santa hat. Everyone did their damndest to be nice to each other and express some sense of cheer. It was sort of a bonding experience for all the solitary travelers.
I think you're wrong about christmas being just another day!
For some it may be so but for others it can be rather grim to be alone on that day. It all depends on where you come from - not in a geographic sense but if your brought you with the holidays being a big thing. Lots of family stuff and all not being part of that can be a big thing.
I for one don't really care for christmas as such but since I'm currently single and my friends have all reached the age where they do their holiday with their kids plus perhaps parents and grand parents I do find my self being alone this year. Just a simple thing as not having anyone to buy a present fells bad. I'm sure I could tag alone with some of my friends but it would feel like I was imposing on their family thing.
To the OP. If possible invite your friend to be part of your christmas but make sure it does not sound like a pitty thing but like you really want her there.
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Not much else you can do.
Also, if she's able to I'd highly recommend finding a Chinese restaurant to make it a perfect Christmas away from home.
I've eaten gas station food for Thanksgiving once. It won't kill her/you. Just do whatever you would do on a weekend/day off.
Are you currently seeing someone else. If not I would still throw out the offer. I mean for the most part its just another day but if your asking then you or her feel this is special day. Me personally I never want to not be with family on Christmas. There is a reason it is pretty high on the list of days that people kill themselves. So either tell her to keep herself busy (Denny's and Movies best idea) like its any other day or find a way for her to take part in somebodies Christmas.
That movie is so fucking sad at the end. I saw a sneak peak last Thursday. Plus it's terrible, and nowhere near the hilarity of the book.
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