Some people love Christmas, others hate it. Some like the traditional celebration, others prefer to do something more original. But there are also people that don’t have a choice, people who are forced to spend Christmas away from family or loved ones for whatever reason – living abroad, financial problems, conflicts or loss. And lastly, there are also people that simply prefer to spend Christmas by themselves without all the pressures and expectations.
As Angelica Baini put it in her article ‘A beginner’s guide to spend Christmas alone’:
“Christmas is a time of comfort, joy, and a shitload of cultural expectations about family and togetherness.”
If for whatever reason you can’t or don’t want to spend a traditional Christmas or are looking for ways to spend Christmas by yourself, allow us to give you some suggestions:
- Do something sportive
Even though there are limitations due to opening hours, there are always sportive activities that you can do during the Christmas days. Taking a long winter hike or going ice skating, but also your usual workouts such as running or cycling are good options.
- Go to the movies
If you are not that interested in the holiday vibe, going to the movies is a great way to escape reality for a few hours and take your mind off things.
- Do something cultural
During Christmas, some museums are still open so you can go out and enjoy a cultural activity. If you’re more into nature than culture, you could opt to go to the Zoo instead.
- Take a trip
If you are planning to travel, Christmas day is a good day to start your trip. There are less crowds on airports and chances are your ticket will cost less on this date.
- Lend a hand
If you want Christmas to be about giving, you could decide to do some charity work during the holidays. There are lots of organizations that offer help for homeless people or the elderly and are looking for extra volunteers to help out during Christmas. This is a great way of giving in this time of giving.
Source : https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelwmiller/a-beginners-guide-to-spending-christmas-alone