This will be my first Xmas ever without my family with me.

zanne

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Fri Nov-23-07 09:41 AM
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This will be my first Xmas ever without my family with me.

Well, just my husband and three cats. It hardly seems worth the effort.

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MissHoneychurch

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Fri Nov-23-07 09:42 AM
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1. The kitties will want to be entertained

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zanne

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Fri Nov-23-07 09:44 AM
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2. The kittties will be showered with gifts, of course.

My husband and I don't usually exhange presents, though!

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LiberalEsto

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Fri Nov-23-07 10:27 AM
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3. Can you invite some folks over?

Maybe have a small open house? Ask over a co-worker or two for drinks and appetizers? Have a potluck?

To my mind, holidays are more fun when shared.

Remember, YOU are worth the effort.
Have a wonderful holiday!

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Gormy Cuss

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Fri Nov-23-07 11:52 AM
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4. My mother always rounded up "strays" for the holiday meals.

She always found someone who had no plans. Some of the strays became like family and came back for years.

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lizziegrace

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Fri Nov-23-07 11:55 AM
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5. This year

It's just me. Lelapin is going to her father's for the holiday. I know what you mean about the effort, but I'll at least decorate the house and probably spend Christmas Day cooking for a party I'm having on the 29th. It'll keep my mind off being alone.

Christmas Day is a good time for day trips or movies you've wanted to see...

:hug:

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Heidi

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Fri Nov-23-07 11:57 AM
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6. I know what you mean, zanne.

My first Christmas of living abroad was pretty tear-filled, but by the second year, I had learned to throw myself into what I love about the holidays: doing stuff for the neighbors ("neighboring" is sort of unheard of here), picking up unusual little gifts for our Swiss goddaughters, and trying to figure out what I could do for others in a state where I spoke only a smidgeon of Italian. I got through it by taking the focus off of my homesickness, and I hope you do, too. It's hard, I know. :hug: :hug:

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