How to Enjoy Christmas Alone
A quiet Christmas doesn't have to mean a lonely Christmas. The Christmas holiday is usually spent with loving family and joyful friends. Whether you are away in school, away on business travel, stuck at home in knee-deep snow or unable to travel to see your loved ones, you can still enjoy Christmas alone.
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How to Enjoy Christmas Alone
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Create a wonderful, tasty Christmas breakfast.
Treat yourself to a delicious breakfast with all of the fixings. Start by making a stack of pancakes. Join in the Christmas spirit by making the pancakes in the shape of a Christmas tree or gingerbread man by using a cookie cutter. Cook scrambled eggs with cheese and sausage. Top it all off with a cold glass of orange juice. -
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Volunteer your services.
Donate your time by volunteering at a local shelter for the needy. Become a food server or gift-giver for Christmas. There's nothing like sharing during the holidays. -
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Go to a play.
Visit a church thats performing a Nativity scene or Christmas play. Spend an hour or two celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. You may meet a new friend. Expect miracles to happen--it's Christmas. -
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It's movie time.
Buy or rent a few of your favorite Christmas movies. Classics like "It's a Wonderful Life," "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "Miracle on 34th Street" are always a treat. Try a modern comedy like "Elf" or "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." Don't forget that nothing makes the movies complete like a variety tin of popcorn. -
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Let your fingers do the walking.
Pick up the phone and call your friends and family. Wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. -
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Light up your life.
Once night falls, jump in your car and take a ride around town. Have fun sightseeing Christmas lights and decorations.
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Tips & Warnings
Make a low-fat alternative breakfast with red and green apples and bananas. Add colorful yogurt like raspberry, lemon or vanilla for the holiday spirit. Drop off a slightly used coat to a clothing bank. Treat yourself to a mug of hot chocolate and marshmallows. Going to the movies is another great way to spend Christmas alone. Be sure to reserve a time slot, if you are donating your personal time to a charity or shelter.
Always remember to add water to your live Christmas tree and unplug the lights before you go to bed.
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- Photo Credit Photo by Tomiko "Tomi" Cary
Comments
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holi
Dec 07, 2009
All good ideas, thank you! Also, family is crucial. If you dont any, try to create a family of your friends. There are so many ways to reach out & connect. Try Creating Extended Families.
