Family and new year

[Tigger1895]

Ok. I’m not exactly the most social person.
Looking at having a weekend away over Christmas in the same area as other family members. I really don’t want to meet for lunch or dinner and definitely don’t want to have a Christmas Eve party.
I’ve had a tough year and the new year will bring changes that will result in 14 hour days.
I just want a few quiet days away and don’t want to offend people.
Any advice? I’d appreciate it.

Book somewhere else?

I hope you get your peace

Tell everyone you're going away. Then stay at home, shut the curtains and enjoy the peace and quiet!

Don't tell anyone where you're going. Or tell them you're going to X and go to Y.

I rather like the above idea of telling people you're going away, shutting your curtains and staying in

Can you be honest with people?

Decent friends, and family, should understand if you say 'It's been a tough year, and the new year is going to be hectic. I'm really looking forward to some chilled time on my own. It will be great to catch up for a coffee or a walk, but please understand if I'm a bit anti-social this year. Have a lovely time!'.