to the OP: I think that's a good way to look at things... you just need to make do with what you have and try and make the best of it

as for me... well I'm also spending christmas alone- so apart from a few presents I'll order myself, I won't have anything else

decoration wise, I'm hoping to get something (even if it's small), but not even looked for anything yet

and it's the same with christmas food- I've made a list of everything I am going to have on what day, but not actually ordered anything

I think I'll be okay with christmas, it's new year I worry about- always depresses me no end