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I've been scrolling through TikTok these passed few days and I have come to conclusion that single men and women celebrate these times differently. To be honest, the posts from the guys are seriously killing my holiday spirit 😂
The single women were out in the town, travelling, and spending time with family/friends. I saw this one post where this women was literally in tulum doing yoga in the morning. I even saw some of my single female friends helping out in soup kitchens and shelters. On the other hand, with the guys I see them eating pizza alone in his apartment reminding viewers not be too happy because not everyone gets a "happy holiday".
To me, I felt like these guys didn't plan as well and they're creatures of solitude. For real, they literally could have done so much during the holidays. Honestly, I feel like it's their fault, for not making the most out of their situation.
This reminds of the time when my co-worker was having a "pity party" during Valentine's Day because her ex took their kids out for the weekend with his other family, and I couldn't tell her I got dressed up, went shopping, and had dinner by myself in the city or else she'd be mad.
Anyways, even though I was limited to doing certain things this year with my very elderly parents, I still made things possible (instead of just staying at home and doing nothing) and spent time with them and my friends. I don't consider myself to have a huge group of friends, but I managed to find things to do and to stay in touch with people that I like.
This year, with a lot of planning (as early as august for presents), and multiple trips to get groceries/presents, I made Christmas dinner and got everyone that I wanted to have a relationship with meaningful gifts. I even had time to visit friends before the holidays to give gifts and spend time with them. Yes, it was onerous, but it was worth it once everything came into fruition. My most memorable memory was when I came home with a bag of oranges, apples, and potatoes from Costco and my mother's eyes lit up because she could no longer lift heavy things without hurting herself.
FDS, I need to know, what did you do for the holidays? I'm certain y'all did not mope around in your apartment feeling sorry for yourself, blaming the world for your loneliness, nor were you "scrooges" and told others not to be too festive/joyous of the holidays.
I'm single, but so are some of my friends, so after I went out to eat a bit I hung out with some fellow weirdos.
Christmas comes from inside. ^^
My mom and I are both single. We spent Christmas Eve together at an Airbnb cabin in the mountains with a hot tub and her dogs. We made steak, seafood, and drank champagne. It was fantastic! Especially seeing how much mom enjoyed her first taste of champagne!
i spent the holidays alone, which is ok. the problem was i've been really depressed because i can't afford moving out of my parents' house. i dream of living alone since i was a teen, so now i'm in my 30s and struggling to find an affordable place that isn't shit is mission impossible. and i've just watched a video about shrinkflation, so i'm extra depressed now.
I like to travel to countries where Christmas isn't celebrated - it's very freeing. There is no pressure to do anything at all with family, or with anyone else either. So this year I am in a country like this and took a little trip to a sweet town with a friend for a couple of days. I'll go to a friend's house for new year's day lunch (she lives here) and then return to my country early Jan to go back to 'normal life'. I like escaping for this time of year because I don't have a great relationship with my family and my friends are usually with their families.
I'm single, and haven't even tried to date in like four years. But I was with my family. My mom hosted the big party christmas eve at the lake house, and I came down friday night to stay with them and help get ready. Because thanksgiving is such a production (which I also always go stay with her and help, because I am the one who does the turkey) we take it easy for christmas and make lasagna ahead of time that can be baked the day of, and throw together a salad and some garlic bread while it bakes. I also make my infamous chocolate meringue pie where I break out the blowtorch to brown the meringue just before it's served, and make everybody nervous. Easy-peasy.
Christmas day we all slept until about 8 am (that's LATE for us), I made cinnamon rolls for breakfast and my dad cleaned up while mom chilled, and then we took the kayaks out to see all the christmas lights from the water. Then we built a bonfire and had hot chocolate at the dock visiting with the neighbors who saw the fire and stopped by.
Yesterday dad went to the shop to re-open the business and I helped my mom de-holiday the house and put away all the random clutter. I'm spending today in the shop getting caught up with sales and etc over the holidays, and then I'll be going back to the lake house to help my parents remodel and organize the garage before the new year hits since it's always so slow at the family business. I've also started shopping for next year's christmas gifts 😁
New Years I'll be spending in Iceland. Always wanted to see the northern lights and I hope this trip I get a spectacular show.
I hung out with another 40s single woman, had dinner, went dancing then talked till 6am. Then I messaged a dozen people Merry Christmas just in case they were feeling lonely too.
My mom and I were home. We were supposed to go to her friends house, but she texted my mom saying she has COVID.