Anyone else alone Christmas day..

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Currently debating if I should stay in bed all day...meant to stay with sibling but rejected.
Doesn't feel like Christmas.
Have 3 calls to make and that's the plan so far.
May just eat chocolate and watch Netflix
Anyone else made plans for Christmas day alone?
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I'm alone and love it! I don't have plans, just a normal day with more chocolate!

Not this year but I have a couple of times spent it alone, children alternate between me and their dad, I’ve been fine with it, lounge all day, eat what I want, drink wine and watch what I want on tv ... bliss. It’s just another day ... enjoy it

No plans, will do exactly what I feel like doing, it's a beautiful day, a day to celebrate being alive in this amazing world, enjoy your own company and if you want to stay in bed then do just that!

I'm in bed with coffee and detective novel! It's blissfully peaceful.

Me. I'm ok with it. I've spent the last 10 years trying to be home alone and not allowed. Perfect excuse this year - and as it turns out I've got a stinking cold so I'm definitely going no where !!

Me.

My children are with their dad for the first time.

People who've always extended a hypothetical invitation to Christmas dinner in the event I were ever alone have been unable to do so due to the restrictions.

I spent a lovely day with my ex boyfriend yesterday - we went for a walk in the park, met up with friends for a brief outdoor coffee and he came back to mine for dinner and the evening.

Not sure how I feel today tbh.

I'm home 'alone' with my adult DS who is isolating in his room as he's C+.

I felt very sorry for myself at one point, then I thought of those that would relish what I have, puts it all into perspective.

Me! First time owing to Tier 4 and various family things.

So far it has been lovely: croissant in bed, call with my DH and my mum. About to go for a walk in the sunshine and then back to change into my nicest silk pyjamas, open my presents, read my new books, play some piano. Then I will shove my favourite food in the oven and eat while watching First Man (very happy it is now on Netflix) and Apollo 13. Then some more reading, another call with DH, bath, dinner and bed. Bliss.

Me, third year here and Im used to it now.
I'm just mooching, watching Netflix and later I'll have some beers and cheese.

@ginislife hope you feel better soon.

The sun is shining here which is helping me.

Sounds like we're doing ok for being alone Christmas day.... thanks for your responses.

For those who are struggling I hope you feel brighter soon. Try and distract yourself with positive things you enjoy If possible. I've currently started trying yoga on YouTube for beginners and stretching which is helping my mood. I'm also going to try and read today and eat more chocolate

Looking forward to this day finishing and hopefully a happier year ahead!

I feel ok with it. Am normally on my own. Mind you I often provide cover at work. The change this year is having Sky Arts on. I have enjoyed some ballet, Opera and interviews with musicians. Also have my CD and DVD to liste/watch some stuff.

There is a very small part of me that feels it has been better to have experienced my first Christmas alone because of Covid 19 restrictions than because of bereavement or separation, or being stranded abroad.

Church this morning and the Queen's broadcast made it like any other Christmas in a way. Evening Skype or Zoom calls to family abroad to follow as normal.

Hello sugarlost, hope you had a lovely Christmas day in the end. I am not alone today, but thinking of my brother who has recently split up with his partner and been out of work all year.

I'm currently trying to keep my over-tired toddler awake, hoping I can then sneak off and watch Bridgerton!

I'm on my own Christmas Day this year as DS is with ex.

Planning to go to a friend in the eve so can't booze.

I'm quite looking forward to swerving the whole thing, is that weird?