What a lovely idea. I imagine there's all sorts of volunteering you could do on Christmas day.....but in your own time (as in when you're ready)
Nice that you will be having your Christmas day on Boxing Day.
@Kat100 had hers last week of November..... my friend and I have ours early as we can't be together Christmas Day...
Thank you all for taking the time to reply. As for a day and time to think of those we no longer have around us how about the 12th December and whenever you have a few minutes in the day, not too close to Christmas to spoil the day. If you want to raise a glass of something then please do I am one of those people who has an allergic reaction to alcohol so mine might have to be an alcohol free beer!
I have decided that Christmas day will be spent giving my bedroom a really good clean and a good clear out - I hope to start the new year having cleared out all the clothes that thankfully no longer fit because they are too big (the result of losing 4 stone). Then perhaps a bit of a re-arrange of the room and that should take care of most of the day so that I can sit and relax during the evening and I am sure a few phone calls from friends and family.
Then Boxing Day will be my Christmas Day when I have my son and his girlfriend for the day and will exchange presents and have the Christmas lunch, as someone else has said Christmas does not have to be held on the day.
I did consider volunteering on Christmas Day but decided for this year it was not the best option for me, maybe other years if I find myself on my own in future.
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@srobertson06 and
@Sable_Jan that's right Christmas does not just mean the 25th ..
it can be whenever you want it to be
On Christmas Eve I spend a bit of money in the shops , not lots , then I look in the bags on Christmas Day ..
Sometimes it's paper backs and anything else I fancy on Christmas Eve ..I spend for me ..
If I was alone I would still do this , I would actually give my self treats on Christmas Day ..
Then look forward to Boxing Day .. as you are both having company ..
It's a strange one Christmas Day ..
People who we think need company often want the day alone .. to cope ..
others need company and yes volunteer for something is a good idea , for some this is great .. others can find it a bit to much ..
Me .. I am a Christmas Day walk and tv person .. it's a day ..
I hope you both get through Christmas Day the way you both want to ...
For years I missed out on my sisters children on Christmas Day .. working , family plans , weather , distance etc etc
So November works
and now they are not children anymore they have partners so after a four hour journey back home in November I am pretty exhausted and just look forward to a relaxing day .. that 25th
I am already planning what to watch x
We are here for all .. just chat as much as you want to
@srobertson06 you are not alone here ..
And jam those doggies are going to have a great Christmas Day x