Who is spending Xmas alone?

[HipChick]

well, I blew off spending xmas with my family, and then the weather screwed up my travel plans, so I get to spend xmas alone, because my family are still pissed off at me. I'm the only unmarried child with no kids, and the only one that has been to college, let alone graduate from high school. I'm religious apathetic, cant stand organized religions - my family would insist I go to church. Politics is a no-go, its Fox 24/7, any challenges end up in a shouting match. I loathe the holidays. I'll probably stock up on Popeyes chicken for Xmas day. I got coupons..I hate xmas

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Me. I will probably be snowed in, but that's OK.

I'll just sit around the house with the cats and some wine, and have a good old time by myself, then get together with family after the snow stops.

[Archae]

2. Here.

Saturday afternoon we are having a party at my niece's house.
But tomorrow and the next, I'll be here with my meowers.

I don't mind.

Less chances for arguments, also.

[HipChick]

3. not being ungrateful..but all family gatherings end up with me doing this

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

[Archae]

8. For me it's my Dad.

VERY opinionated, makes the Freepers look like liberals, going deaf so he gets loud a lot.

He's outnumbered though big time.
So he gets louder. :eyes:

[zanana1]

26. Fights with family members are always fun before Christmas, too.

My sister recently told me I was heartless because I don't spend enough time visiting our 96 year-old aunt living in a nursing home. I took care of our mother at home for ten years, but that doesn't seem to matter when another old person is inconvenient for her. I absolutely dread our Christmas gathering tomorrow. I hate acting like I'm not pissed, and it's ruining any love I have for this holiday.

[BuelahWitch]

4. I've spent Christmas alone for the better part of the last 10 years

except for those times I had to work. I don't mind, I don't have to keep to anyone else's schedule and the cat doesn't bitch about anything (unless I don't give her bites, THEN she bitches!). I make a chicken since it's just me and it usually turns out pretty good.

[PaddyBlueEyes]

5. I am

Kids are with their mom, and my brothers are at their in laws in Maine, and Rhode Island.....I think im going Ice fishing!!!

[Roon]

50. I've always wanted to go ice fishing

In one of those huts. Sounds like such a blast!!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

52. I have to work today ~ Merry Christmas anyway

[Digit]

6. Me too

My daughter invited me over to her BF's family home, but there is no way in hell I want to meet them.
They insult my daughter, drink heavily EVERY night and are all around obnoxious.
My daughter doesn't drink much and I have told her she is MORE than welcome to live here at home, but for now she is staying with the bum boyfriend.
I would definitely speak my mind if I were there, and that is not how I wish to spend Christmas.

[rrneck]

7. I'm going to work. And I like it like that. nt

[proteus_lives]

9. Yo.

I'm working Christmas eve and Day. Extra money for both shifts.

I saw my family and friends earlier this week, so no biggie.

[jonnyblitz]

10. i loathe from thanksgiving to jan 2. I won't be alone but where i

am we don't celebrate xmas, no tree,etc. I am an atheist. I DO wish people happy holidays and i don't spend lots of time complaining about it. I am only telling you this because you asked. :hi:

[zanana1]

27. It's no fun for alot of Christians, either.

Maybe we can all console each other.

[Skittles]

11. ME, ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOVING IT! Does not bother me; I quite prefer it that way :D

[Iggo]

14. Jealous!!!!

[Skittles]

33. the only thing worse than being alone is wishing you were!!

YEE HAW!!! :D

[rug]

20. Santa's going to kick your ass.

[Boudica the Lyoness]

46. Good for you.

You're one of my hero's here.

[unpossibles]

12. I am and I'm not

I'll be visiting a friend's family briefly on xmas day but otherwise yep.

On the other hand, Christmas is not that big of a deal in my family, but it sucks because most of your friends go elsewhere. Oh well.

Merry Ho ho!

[Iggo]

13. I wish.

[doc03]

57. Same here my worthless family just depresses me n/t

[AsahinaKimi]

15. Technically I don't celebrate Kurisumasu

It is considered a Romantic Holiday in Japan, and most people even work that day, so since I am not there, and its a Friday, I will be at home..enjoying the quiet and solitude of my home.. and play on my computer until the weekend is over!

I did learn how to say it in Mandarin: Shen dan Kuai Le
and in Japanese: Meri Kurisumasu!

[Quantess]

16. I love Popeye's Chicken!

Just remember that one biscuit has more calories than any piece of fried chicken on their menu.

So what, so you are unmarried at age such-and-such. Join the club, sweetie! :hug:

[old mark]

17. Not really alone - me, my wife and the animals- but no visiting relatives this year!!!!!

And no traveling, probably just take a drive to look atother people's decorations. Spend most of the day cooking and eating afer opening our presents in the AM.
Has no religious significance for us, but I will celebrate anybody's holiday as long as they have good food.
Have a great day whatever you are doing!!!

Might see some of you here.

mark

[CBR]

21. I am in the same boat.

First year, my husband, dog and I are not traveling to relatives. Just us. I plan on baking lots of desserts and watching football.

[velvet]

18. you are never alone on the internet

it's the hive mind

[BlueCollar]

19. I'll be solo this Christmas

and not minding....


plus if I get bored there's the Lounge...

[hobbit709]

22. It's me and the dogs

My brother's out of town and there's no one else.

[velvet]

23. free hug

:hug:

[GoCubsGo]

24. Just people-wise

My kitties will be here, so I will not be alone. I despise the holidays, too. I am an agnostic, who detests organized religion. So, Xmas is just another day for me, except that the whole fucking town will be shut down. I can't even go work out at the gym. It's supposed to rain all day, so not much I can do outdoors. There will probably be nothing but Xmas junk on TV, so I'm guessing I'll be watching a lot of old movies, or hanging out here. Popeye's sounds good. I'm having a tamale and some Stoke's green chili. Maybe I'll clean the carpets.

[zanana1]

25. Remember....Christmas only lasts for one day.

I have lots of family, and sometimes I can't wait until Christmas is over. (Like this year). But I console myself with the knowledge that it's only one day. Don't buy into the commercial hype of the holidays. Find something else to do with that one day. And remember,plenty of us will be here.

[carr699u]

28. Is it so bad?

I am also spending Xmas alone, not ideal, but the folks are away and to be honest it suits me just fine! I could have travelled abroad to see them, but after the worst year of my life, recession, debt, I don't really feel like celebrating, don't get me wrong i am not bah humbug but i am just quite happy not having to have the expense of christmas! Also, I can't really be bothered putting on a face wishing happy xmas etc when i am just not in the spirit!

Gosh I sound so miserable but I don't mean to! So, Xmas for me, is going to be a long lie, a lot of DVD's and just generally chilling out - i guess it is what you make it! I may see some of you on here!

Heres to choice (ill drink to that!)

[Skittles]

34. HOWDY CARR!!

if ya get bored on Christmas, check in here! Someone always here! :hi:

[FedUpWithIt All]

29. I hope you have a peaceful weekend.

I am not alone but the kids are with their father this Christmas. We are too far away to visit family so it will just be DO and the baby. We are going our for Chinese tomorrow with our neighbors though. :)

We never really have "normal" Christmas'. To us the holidays are anytime we want them to be.

[JonLP24]

30. Technically not alone, I'll be with 3 dogs

:)

[bikebloke]

31. Here

It's usually nice for bike riding with the roads deserted. Alas, with last weekend's snow, it's too treacherous on my wheels. With freezing rain in the forecast, I guess I'll use the extended indoor time for the slow scanning of photos for my next photo/video project.

And I don't mind solitude at all.

[grasswire]

47. it's so weird to run across a DU-er you've never noticed before...

....but who has been here for so long! Gee! I enjoyed the pics on your blog site. :wave:

[graywarrior]

32. Mr Gray and I are hiding out from family

Again, we sort of LIED about going away, but we're home enjoying the peace.

[rocktivity]

35. My Christmas plans were determined when my refrigerator broke in the middle of Thanksgiving dinner.

I've already replaced it, but I can't decide if I should decorate it with tinsel and colored lights, or if a star on top would be enough.


rocktivity

[Mugu]

36. I'm going to spend tomorrow with a group of people that I have absolutely nothing in common with.

My car is crammed full with cameras, strobes, stands, backgrounds, etc. and it's my mission to take the best family portraits that they have ever seen. Then every time they look at their photo album they're going to remember that weird, crazy, not-right-in-the-head guy with the camera.

[RevCheesehead]

37. I am. (sort of)

Tonight, I will stay home alone, rather than go to church... by choice.
Tomorrow, if the weather is good, I will go and have dinner with my Dad. He may or may not be awake, and if he is, he may or may not feel like talking. But I know that my Mom will be with us in spirit, no matter what. So, not really alone.

[bdamomma]

38. I am not a frequent visitor of the Lounge but being here if

you're going to be alone is not being alone, there is always somebody here or alot of somebodies here at DU.

[Biker13]

39. This Year...

It's just me and Biker, plus our pup Taarna, and I'm loving it! We're having Shrimp Scampi and lots of beer!

Plus, some channel, (Spike, I think, but I'm not sure) is running "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" all day long!

Really, what more could you want?

[Biker13]

41. Okay,

It's AMC showing "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" all day tomorrow. Saw the ad watching "White Christmas"

Yes, I'm obnoxiously obsessed with Christmas movies!!

Biker's Old Lady

[Ikonoklast]

40. My three kids go to their uncle's house for dinner.

I'll be home with the kitties, going back to sleep with a kitty on my lap, purring contentedly.

I can think of no better way to spend a day.

[yourguide]

42. Maybe, my boyfriend and I just got into a huge fight...

and he stormed out. With my debit card no less...just. fucking. great.

Sorry you'll be alone. Hugs.

[tonysam]

43. I am spending it alone this year, probably for the last time.

I am moving out of Nevada soon to be closer to family.

I guess I should say I am not technically alone; my dogs are here with me.

[keroro gunsou]

44. alone...

more or less... gonna be playing a lot of WoW, taking advantage of the lack of kiddies on to farm my ass off. enchanting really takes it out of you, financially speaking. i would spend time with my family, but the last time i spent christmas with them, i nearly shattered one of my uncle's jaw for calling me a n*****rlover for voting for obama (amongst other stupid things he said to me). i WISH i was working so i'd at least have an excuse not to be badgered to attend the family party.

so yeah, i hate this time of year.

[Zavulon]

45. I fucking WISH.

I'd give almost anything to avoid my girlfriend's family. Here's a sample of what I got to hear tonight:

"You've been living together for so long, there's no reason for you not to be married. What, are you afraid the sex will stop?"

"There's something not right when your hair is longer than my daughter's. What's it like touring with Aerosmith?"

(Mother to daughter here) "Do me a favor and try to keep your legs shut tonight. We'll want a good night's sleep."

(Then she turns to me here) "You CAN keep your hands off of her for a couple days, can't you? If you can't hold out that long, you're eventually going to cheat on her anyways."

(The father, who is Italian, looking at our DVDs, noticing all of the Sopranos seasons, and addressing his daughter) "Figures. These are his, right? I know you know better than to buy into stereotypes like this. This is exactly what I'd expect from someone with a Russian mother, they're the ones with the real mafia and they're always trying to blame it on us."

Just wait until presents are opened in about 16-17 hours. I can only imagine the condescending shit we're going to take.

[eilen]

48. What a nightmare!!!!

I've had some real zingers thrown at me when my husband and I were young and newly together. His family (originally from Yonkers) were also Italian but I think there are rude people from every ethnicity/nationality. My father who is Irish/German was also pretty rude, particulary when drinking.

[Roon]

49. Aw,don't be like that!

If you are alone on thanksgiving or christmas,you can spend it with me and my family. Im in Denver.

[Taitertots]

51. Not just alone

Alone at work.

[mzteris]

53. had Cmas morning w/the kids -

and then they left for dad's house where they'll be spending the next few days.

So I'm alone. Broke up with the BF a few months ago and no family around here. All my friends having "family" cmas. So it looks like me and U - dU that is. :)

[dgibby]

54. I'm alone and counting my blessings!

Well, not really alone,as I have lots of critters to keep me company.

Just talked to my sister. I won't go into a lot of detail, but suffice it say, my Christmas is much less dramatic than her's!

I'll be going to the neighbor's later. We're doing surf and turf, followed by lots of fun playing Wii. We're all in our second childhoods now!:rofl:

Happy Holidays, lounge!:grouphug:

[Catshrink]

55. Alone, by choice.

I went to my neighbor's last night which was wonderful a time. But today I'm content to be home with my critters. I went to make our family's holiday salad and opened the wrong kind of pineapple which inspired me to clean out the pantry. (I fixed the salad situation so that turned out okay.) Yesterday I got through the year's receipts and organized the info I have so far for taxes. I can see the bottom of my desk.

It seems a bit weird, but I feel pretty comfortable. Right now, I'm gonna go get me some puppy kisses!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

56. Not really alone; there are three cats

who are currently stoned out of their gourds on catnip. I am drinking wine, listening to music and rearranging the furniture. It's all fine with me.