There are a lot of things to dislike about Christmas. I think that one of the worst is the patronizing statements like. “We must remember all those who have no family, and are spending Christmas alone.” Which is really annoying.
Speaking as a widower with no children, spending Christmas alone at least helps me avoid a lot of the seasonal tackiness and tat, and if they are really sympathetic, why just “think of” or “pray for”, why not buy a cake or a a bottle for ? Or best yet, send the cake, bottle, in the post so that I can enjoy it without their patronizing company.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I just realized the affect my less-than-overjoyed comments about xmas have on my 15 yr old son, and that has made me stop to think about what I say. I realize I don't dislike xmas. I dislike the commercialization of it, but I need to focus on the positive so as not to ruin it for him.
CallMeDave
Level 8
Dec 22, 2018
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I feel lonelier during the holidays than other times of the year. I would welcome visitors stopping by. There are none for me. I agree simply "remembering " people in your thoughts is annoying, but I would love to receive those well wishes in person, and maybe a hug or two.
Tinocca
Level 7
Dec 18, 2018
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You never know someone may think you are worth a visit, and if you do get one then you will know you have a real friend.
@KissedbySun Hope springs eternal. I'll keep my fingers crossed but I won't hold my breath.
I'd prefer they just send money and let me figure out what to do with it.
evidentialist
Level 8
Dec 18, 2018
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as a jew i resent that no one says we have to remember all those who are spending chanukah alone (and i only mention chanukah because it falls within a month of christmas, sometimes closer, sometimes farther; it's not a major holiday on the jewish calendar). if i were alone (if it wasn't by choice) i doubt a christmas card would cheer me up!
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genessa
Level 8
Dec 18, 2018
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My open house is for everyone, that's why Turkey not ham!
@PalacinkyPDX well, i mean if it did happen to BE chanukah.
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Deep down you know the truth. 90% of the time an xtian offers prayers to make themselves feel better, not others.
DoctoralZombie
Level 7
Dec 18, 2018
2
@Gooniesnvrdie Same
@PalacinkyPDX this
I have Open House all day, with traditional feast foods, for members of my over-55 singles club. Some years I get 10, some years 1 or 2. We have a good time, eat, play cards, yak
AnneWimsey
Level 9
Dec 18, 2018
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For the day I usually go to a friends and we cook a meal together.
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