How to spend Xmas solo
The Northsider has compiled a list of ideas to help you cope with spending Christmas alone.
Christmas Day is meant to be cherished with the loved ones, but in some cases, this does not happen. Certain professions demand that people be at work on Christmas Day, and many people don’t have families and friends.
The Northsider has compiled a list of ideas to help you cope with spending Christmas alone.
1. Visit a restaurant
If you have the means to pay for your own meal, it might be worth visiting a restaurant for your Christmas Day meal so that you are surrounded by people. It might also give you the opportunity to spark up a conversation with some other merry souls.
Some restaurants even offer meals for free to those who are homeless or elderly.
2. Hosted Christmas meals
It might be worth having a quick Google of organisations who set-up ‘hosted’ Christmas meals, which would mean going to another family’s house to enjoy a meal with them.
The charity Community Christmas hosts a Christmas lunch to provide companionship for older people.
3. Churches and community centres
In the lead up to Christmas, visit local churches and community centres as they often advertise events running on Christmas Day that you might be interested in attending.
4. Spend time with someone else who is lonely
Seek out other people in the community who might be lonely. Maybe an elderly widow/ widower? You could offer to cook them dinner.
5. Walk outside
Wander around in nature on Christmas Day, as you never know who you could meet or talk to. It becomes easier to mingle with strangers if you have a dog – just FYI.
6. Volunteer
Seek out volunteering opportunities close to you if you are able. You might meet like-minded people, or it might take your mind off of spending the day alone if you are busy helping others.
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