Pros And Cons Of Thanksgiving
The span between Thanksgiving and New Years Day is a hard time for people who are alone. Societal expectations that everyone spend the holidays with family and friends may cause feelings of guilt or shame. It fosters the belief that anyone without a holiday connection is in some way flawed. If you allow yourself to buy into this line of thinking, it can easily pull you into the deep throes of a major holiday depression. There are many reasons you might be alone for the holidays. These could include divorce, separation, loss of a loved one, estrangement or just finding yourself alone and stuck in a new city where you haven't made any friends. You're not flawed, you're just alone.
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In addition, let friends and colleagues know you will be spending the holidays alone. This will likely gain you an invitation or two. People are filled with the spirit of holiday sharing this time of the year and are happy to welcome one more guest at their table. If an invitation is forthcoming, generously express your gratitude by choosing just the right host or hostess gift. Contributing to the festivities in an unique and meaningful way. Outstanding guests often find themselves invited to future holiday gatherings as well.
3. Assume the role of holiday host or hostess yourself. Invite a friend you haven't seen for awhile or a friendly coworker. Keep it simple and don't overwhelm yourself. Small, intimate gatherings can still offer great holiday experiences.
4. Embrace the spirit of selflessness and give of yourself over the holidays. Rescue missions, soup kitchens, and other charitable agencies are swamped during the holidays and always welcome willing, helping hands. Food banks can always use volunteer workers, and nursing homes are often filled with older people who have no one to visit them for the holidays. Your presence could be a godsend. Any tendency to feel isolated will vanish when you give of yourself in this way.
5. Get the heck out of Dodge, and plan a getaway during the holidays. If you have the funds, an extended ski vacation or tropical getaway is ideal. Vacationing during the holidays just might become a great holiday tradition for
The best way to solve the problem of facing the holidays alone …show more content…
In addition, let friends and colleagues know you will be spending the holidays alone. This will likely gain you an invitation or two. People are filled with the spirit of holiday sharing this time of the year and are happy to welcome one more guest at their table. If an invitation is forthcoming, generously express your gratitude by choosing just the right host or hostess gift. Contributing to the festivities in an unique and meaningful way. Outstanding guests often find themselves invited to future holiday gatherings as well.
3. Assume the role of holiday host or hostess yourself. Invite a friend you haven't seen for awhile or a friendly coworker. Keep it simple and don't overwhelm yourself. Small, intimate gatherings can still offer great holiday experiences.
4. Embrace the spirit of selflessness and give of yourself over the holidays. Rescue missions, soup kitchens, and other charitable agencies are swamped during the holidays and always welcome willing, helping hands. Food banks can always use volunteer workers, and nursing homes are often filled with older people who have no one to visit them for the holidays. Your presence could be a godsend. Any tendency to feel isolated will vanish when you give of yourself in this way.
5. Get the heck out of Dodge, and plan a getaway during the holidays. If you have the funds, an extended ski vacation or tropical getaway is ideal. Vacationing during the holidays just might become a great holiday tradition for