[shakespeare47]

We'll be going to my parents' on Christmas day. My mom recently fell down a flight of stairs and is still recovering so she asked my wife to plan and cook (with help from my sisters).

Then we'll go to my in-laws later in the week for another Christmas celebration. Hopefully we'll be playing Dominion (a card game).

[lizardlady]

I will be at home with the furbabies. Going to cook myself a nice dinner.

Am going to post an invite to a virtual dinner/ getogether here at MSF.

[splitimage]

We're having our turkey dinner and secret Santa gift exchange for my housing agency tonight.


On Christmas eve, I'm treating the other women in my house to Chinese food, because I wound up getting some extra money from the government and thought that would be a nice present for everyone.

On Christmas dinner one woman is contributing a cheese tray and crackers, another woman is contributing egg nog and we're going to watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas" which I have on DVD.

I'm working the 23rd, 24th and 25th on the telephone support line which I'm ok with. I'll get time and a half on the 25th which is an added bonus.

So all in all, it'll be a better Christmas than I've had in years.

[Mountaindewed]

My brother mom and I are going out to eat Christmas Eve. Then Christmas Day my sister and her family are coming over probably around 1 or 2 in the afternoon and we'll open presents and have dinner. The last time I heard, my brother in law was making a turkey and a duck. I've never had duck before. I'm looking forward to Christmas this year.

[Silent Void]

I plan to eat to assuage my depression. I have no tree, so I'm very blue about that.

Friends and family except my sister, a thousand miles away, are dead.

Christmas isn't Christmas anymore.

[lizardlady]

Christmas isn't Christmas anymore.

Ain't that the damn truth!

[*Beth*]

I will be alone on Christmas and, I expect, feeling very isolated and fighting depression. For anyone who wants to connect with others who are also alone or talk about the season, please drop by the Let's Talk About It thread (on the Other Mental Health board). *~**~***~**~**~*~~**~*

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by Silent Void

I plan to eat to assuage my depression. I have no tree, so I'm very blue about that.

Friends and family except my sister, a thousand miles away, are dead.

Christmas isn't Christmas anymore.

You are absolutely not alone. I know it's certainly no replacement, but please, if you feel like it, drop by the thread I've mentioned above ^^^

[MuddyBoots]

Probably spending the day with my mom. We might make a special dinner. I got her a couple gifts, she got me some. I'm considering visiting my dad the day after, make a phone call on Xmas day to see where he's at and play it by ear.

[Silent Void]

Originally Posted by *Beth*

You are absolutely not alone. I know it's certainly no replacement, but please, if you feel like it, drop by the thread I've mentioned above ^^^

Do you have a link?

[*Beth*]

@Silent Void

Here's the link

Can We Talk About This? (It's the Season)

[Gasplessy]

This is prolly going to be the last christmas with five chairs... used to be eight back in the days
I am grieving, its gonna be really bad honestly
My fault

[MuseumGhost]

It will be a simplified turkey dinner for husband and myself. The remains of my family are scattered across the U.S., and we're in the path of that massive storm that's been predicted (so no traveling for us!). I might do some phone calls to the closer relatives; two cousins in particular.

Everyone is welcome to my virtual dream Christmas at my make-believe mansion here on MSF:

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, reply #5

Attire is dressy/ casual. Dietary considerations have been anticipated.

Can't wait to see you all there!

[Stronglady1]

At my place,my side of the family on Christmas day.My boyfriend's family at his parent's place Christmas Eve.I have to bring one dish,his sister loves my German Chocalate cake.Plus boyfriend has a surprise for me too,have to wait on Friday

[shakespeare47]

I'm looking forward to drinking some wassail!

[steelmagnolia65]

I will be spending Christmas with my son, daughter, sister, and my kitty.

My sister and daughter have kindly volunteered to prepare the dinner.....

[Crazy Hitch]

I will be going to my partner’s folks place for lunch. My eldest kids will be with me in the morning for breakfast.

[shakespeare47]

How'd it go for everyone? We did end up teaching my dad to play Dominion... so I got my Dominion fix. The entire event actually went pretty well. No drama. My brother was happy because he got to see all his kids and grandkids. There was lots of good food (but no Waissal - hopefully I"ll get that at my in-laws next week).

[Missahria]

I really wish that this Christmas would have been a good one, but unfortunately it was one of the worst holidays I’ve ever had in my lifetime.

That being said, this is what I would have wanted for Christmas and I refuse to let depression get the best of me. Instead, I’ll thrive off the joy of what I could do next year.

Be in a much better place emotionally, for starters! Secondly, I will be in a much nicer living condition. I will have a beautiful tree, all decorated and lit up. I’ll cook a big dinner (obviously overcompensating for the lack of joyful spirit this year), and I’ll bake to my hearts content, watch Christmas movies, and listen to Christmas music.

I hope everyone truly got what they wanted for Christmas. Happy holidays!