06-10-2021, 10:01 PM
(06-10-2021, 09:53 PM)thomil Wrote:I've never spent a Christmas alone, I'm always invited somewhere. Whether that's obligation, pity or my winning personality is anyone's guess!(06-10-2021, 09:46 PM)Leg End Reject Wrote: I like Christmas, but over the years there's been more empty seats so it can be very melancholy too.
It's a great time of the year for time off work, great food and drink though. Lie ins in the darkest days of the year are heaven.
I know the feeling with the empty chairs. There'll be only one occupied in this household this year, again... Makes deciding on the Christmas menu a whole lot easier, I suppose, but it can get you down...
There's still something magical about that time though, the excitement, the buzz, all the lights going up at the darkest time of the year. Plus, every Christmas takes me farther away from that bloody 2017, and that in itself is a reason to celebrate!
It's sold as a family occasion, with ads showing 20 people turning up at one house, so it must be lonely at times on your own. At least you're spared the tantrums and bickering!