I know dear. I'm 70 and have spent every holiday and every day alone for many years. It's no fun; no fun at all. At least I have my two little dogs to keep me company. May the blessings of Christmas bring you comfort this season and in 2025.
I once spent the most toxic Christmas of my life with my new boyfriend's family. He had more or less begged me to attend, though I wondered why to be honest. It all became quite clear as I met them. I was supposed to act as a buffer to their toxicity. While I did understand his perspective, I would have preferred to spend Christmas day alone than to be subjected to some of the most oppressive and dysfunctional people I had ever met.
I agree. I have tears in my eyes. Since our parents died in 2013, two of my sisters have rejected me. I am alone. I have no children. It is very hard on be on one's own for xmas. Perhaps I'll invite a friend, a kind woman I know who comes to visit me sometimes. She is in her world in some ways, but she too had a struggle. She has two sons. Her friend - the father of one son- left her; she is coping, living in a poor flat. And she works in a hotel, doing the washing up. Well she is a very good mother. When her father died, she put some of the money aside for her children. Sometimes it is better to have friends than a family who is toxic and nasty
@@sharoncoe6421oh no.. Have you tried couples counseling or doing some activities together? Is he the one distancing himself from you? I really hope you guys find your way back to each other..
The last of my family died 12 years ago. I've finally found that I enjoy being alone at Christmas now. I see my parents, my son, and my dog on past Christmases laughing, loving, and enjoying each other. Dwelling on the happy times when I had them in my life, not the sadness and the grief
My father died on thanksgiving day. My husband died a week before Christmas. My mother (Stella) died on new year’s day. While I still have my sons they have their in laws on the holidays. I dread this time of year. It is all sadness. Can’t wait for spring and light.
I know you wrote this a year ago, but I can relate. Christmas and Thanks giving are non-events to me. Many of my friends have passed or moved, and my self-absorbed family lives far away, but they no longer speak to me anyway.
@@zyxw2000There are circumstances with relationships that are out of our control. People can feel alone even in the midst of others, as another commenter said. I realized that true contentment and peace can be nurtured from within and we can be our own best company no matter what goes on within our lives. Personally, my spiritual connection with God gives me this.
I just had to put my 17 yrs old dog down yesterday. I'm doing Christmas alone again this year. Sixth year in a row. I may not have anyone around but I'm thankful I have a little apartment when I know many don't even have that. At 65 I know many others are in the same situation.
È vero, io vivo con dei familiari perché siamo costretti a dividere la stessa abitazione 😢 ma non è una famiglia, non c'è affetto e nemmeno stima reciproca, sarebbe bello poter stare sola e fare ciò che si vuole ,buone feste ❤
I'm so sorry you've lost your beloved doglet. I know how it feels. 💔 Your furry friend will always live in your heart. Be gentle with yourself. I send you a Hug 🫂
I am so sorry that you lost your dog. My dogs are my kids, and I can only imagine the emptiness you must feel now. I imagine your emotions are still raw, but maybe you could consider adopting a rescue? That would keep both of you from being alone at Christmas. Just a thought.
I don't mind being alone. I was alone for 12 years after my husband died. I had a quiet life and kept busy. What I do mind is being forgotten. I don't live alone, but I'm much ignored by my family who have come to live in my house and that is real loneliness. If you have an elderly person living with you, please at least treat them as kindly and politely as you would anyone else. At least say good morning and good night. Share some of your thoughts and listen to theirs. If it's their house, please show some gratitude. If it's your house don't treat them like an unwanted tenant and like they are in the way. I wish everyone to have consideration, each one for the other. One day you too will be old and hopefully someone will be there for you. I wish all of you love and peace and many blessings on Christmas and every day in the new year.
@@october_rust62 Thank you and God bless you for your kindness. I am very blessed with good friends and neighbors so that makes a big difference in my life. Peace and blessings to my friends in cyberspace.
A lot of people like to be alone at Christmas …but for the ones that don’t it’s very sad….I’ve always wanted to set up a massive tent and have anyone who is alone any age at all come and have Christmas dinner ….how nice would that be…
To all people who spend alone at Christmas. I know it's hard to spend alone at Christmas time. But you are still doing great. Drinking coffee and watching movies make me feel like perfect ever bcoz I'm introvert. There are different ways of spending time alone. When you see my message, you are still lucky in this world and plz keep smiling. May God bless you. I give warm hug🫶🫶 Merry Christmas❤ Wishing from Myanmar👋👋
I don’t mind being alone on holidays anymore. I have been estranged from my daughter and her family off and on for 20 years. Societal norms made it more difficult. So in addition to the grief already there here comes a holiday and what society EXPECTS from and for you. I’ve worked through all of it and I’m fine being alone. I get along fine with myself and society can go away.
My sister's name was Stella and she actually had a pet crow when she was little (before I was born) and her birthday was in December :) She died last year and this short reminded me of her. Thank you!
I’m sorry for your lost my dear It’s like beautiful memorial for her May all will meet in heaven together With Our Love Jesus ❤️🤗🤍 God bless you & Mary Christmas God bless you & Mary Christmas
My name is Stella too. I’ve always loved my name. I also love being alone and enjoying time for myself. I’m sorry for your loss. I’m sure your Stella was awesome. ⭐️
Beautifully poignant little film. I love to walk in the forest park beside my apartment building. I am alone too. My only child, my son died in 2015. His nickname was "BIRD" I Will make some mince tarts the way my mother taught me, and take one out to the forest. Joy in the woods. ❤
The last of my family (My oldest brother) died last year. This year I'm so alone so I decided to create Christmas for other senior women who are in my seniors group. And you know what? The gift of giving truly made my heart swell.
That is beautiful, I always figure if I'm alone then someone else is too, so why not reach out to them.I hope you are still doing that. Have a very merry Christmas
The worst is when you still have so called family and friends, yet.... you are Alone. And after they enjoy your company the rest of the year and go on about what a good heart you have. I stay with my cats, my true family, I feed outdoor cats and birds, deer, squirrels, raccoons, possoms. . They, the animals are Love personified. ❤ PS.... it is Not just old people that are left alone.
Exactly I'm very severely Disabled and lived alone for nearly 20 years did get very very lonely at least I have my Staunch Catholic Faith and Rosary Beads to keep me going and Memories of all daft happy playful times of Christmas past my Carer's are loving and make sure I have wot I need so does my Brother's and their partner's who don't live close. I say to all you youngsters and some younger adults look out for your Elders and Special Needs or any one else that's vulnerable if funds allow make them nice little carry out Scottish word for goodie bag I use to do it every year the excitement and sheer joy on there faces is priceless I use to buy face flannels, small bath towels about twice size of normal tea towel in bulk really cheap, Iceland sells packets of individual wrapped biscuits that has 2 or3 biscuits each packet called Hills 10 packets for£1 or Amazon full catering box of 100 packets about £16, Royal Regal sells 18 slices Maderia cake individual wrapped in 6 packs so far only Sainsbury's sells it for £1.25 I also use to put in packet of Garibaldy or Fig Newton's and lemon puffs or pink wafers all these all ages of Elderly really love, small box tea bags and few sachets of hot chocolate and Horlicks along with 2 Pints milk in pint form and individual size jeans, marmalade, cereal etc etc with bit imagination it can be done very cheaply I always managed to make for £25 tried to thanks to bulk buying and special offers easily for 3 to 4 enough munchies with some toiletries but I only got Boots baby soap 4 bars for pound or their baby bath or if it was just munchies about 4 or 5 again all this is depending on budget and wot I've managed to bulk buy, i totally understand cost living won't stretch that be lucky to get 3 parcels in most certainly not in way forcing it on anyone just hint of wot my friends and I did. Even if nothing to give like Little Drummer Boy just oneselfs company for half an hour is all it takes to do welfare check and see if all is hunky dory. I watch this little cartoon every Christmas there's another one I watch new this year is series on Elf on shelf who is behaving for once and Santa himself reading to all Boys and Girls out there me included such fun. Anyway I wish each and every one of use out there very Merry Christmas Blessings to all of you this Christmas season may Most Merciful Lord God and his Blessed Mother Mary guide and embrace each and every one of use with there never ending warm Loving embrace this Christmas
My husband and I are alone at all times of the year. We dread losing one another, but know someday it will happen. We have hope in God. There is no one to re-engage with that i know of.
Merry Christmas Valerie. You are never alone. Those who have passed on will always surround us in dark times. They are with us. All you need to do is remember them, and it will be like they never left.
I know many people struggle at Christmas. I may well be spending a sizeable time of the season alone. I’m divorced in my 50s with no children. I enjoy being alone. I really do. We need to change “being alone” to “loneliness” which I found is a state of being I felt often when I was married. I have lovely friends and I’ll dip in and out of their family festivities which will be lovely. We can create a new life. I hope everyone finds peace in life.
Just remember, better to be at peace & have a lovely Christmas. Father was a raging narcissist & I & my family would have given anything to be alone-he spoiled every day when he was around, including Xmas. Don't feel the family's around you are all having a good time. Develop inner strength
So many people just send their relatives gifts, or just show up at the door and drop them off. But what people REALLY want at Christmas isn't your presents, but your PRESENCE. To be there. To spend time with them. Anyone can give a gift, but to share your time with someone, to share the day with them, is what really shows love and appreciation. Gifts will wither and rot, but the memories of a day happily spent celebrating lives forever.
I'm always alone, 365 days a yr. My family doesn't care, they just want to inherit my property. No visits or presents. I love being alone. I have an old dog that's blind and deaf and a cat. As long as GOD AND JESUS ARE WITH ME, I'M ALL GOOD. TAKE CARE. BLESSINGS As
@@judya.shroads8245 Good for you. I think you’re never really alone as long as you have some kind of a pet to love. They do become our for babies don’t they ? Bring so much comfort sometimes much more than your family. Ps; please don’t let your children inherit your money ! There are so many good charities out there that you could give it to. Sometimes I feel like I would much rather be alone for Christmas then with people that I’m not happy with. I’m sure there are many other people that feel like this.
I was on my own at Christmas this year. My beloved husband is in a hospice. I cooked, read, ate, slept, thought about him and other friends and relations, exchanged emails and ecards, listened to the rain, fed the birds, ate more, enjoyed sitting by the open fire and spoke to my husband by phone twice. We missed one another, yes. But in no sense was I ever truly alone or lonely. It was a good day, when I had quiet time to rest and reflect and simply BE. How much nicer than being in a noisy, crowded room full of tinsel, alcohol-fueled nonsense and over consumption. Viva solo holidays!
A word to the young: If you work in any type of customer service - hotel, hospital, restaurant, etc., when appropriate, acknowledge the elders in the group, too. We are not invisible nor deaf, well most of us are not deaf, lol. Treat others as you would like to be treated, respected. When I treat my two adult kids out to lunch or dinner, if the waiter or waitress is a young person they act as though I’m not there, lack of eye contact, and only talk and acknowledge my adult kids. Perhaps its immaturity or lack of confidence on their part but nonetheless please be courteous to all at the table. Reminder: one day you may get older, too. Kindness and love to all.
This is so true. I work customer service at Publix, and I always have fun conversations with the seniors. Even if some are in a bad mood, they feel better when you have genuine conversations with them. I also love helping them out, sometimes they tell me their fun stories, or what they’re going through. Very sweet.
Second December with only doves, dogs, cats. They remind me hugs are stored in our very bones, laughter in our breath. When I first moved here there was a heavy snow in the frigid January,there in my front yard was a heart made by crow foot prints glittering in the sunlight. So glad I took a photo of it as has reminded me through lots of hard days, so the choice of the crow was very touching in this piece.
@@rosemariebredahl9519 Covid in whole has left humankind lonely and anti-social, in comparison to the earlier times. Today, evryone feels lonely to a certain degree, irrespective of age or gender.
@@Livelivefullcircle Wearing a mask makes it difficult to communicate because we can't see each others face. Even old friends are difficult to identify. We don't know if people are smiling or frowning. We have to speak louder and that takes more energy. I made a few masks in my favorite color and I wear the same jacket when I go out. More people recognize me that way and respond to me. They don't have to guess who I am. From a distance I recognize one lady by her favorite purse and one gentleman from his knit cap. We just have to be more observant and more patient with each other. Peace and blessings to all!
Thanks I’m 72 and alone In summer I have hummingbird friends Now they’ve flown south. That’s ok. They’ll return. Thanks for the cute uplifting story. Hugs diane Taylor
I live alone. I have lived alone for since before the Millenium. Every Christmas I decorate my apartment with lots of Christmas lights and make it cosy. I volunteer. I go out and meet friends. I arrange lunches with friends. I keep in touch with my family who live in different countries. I have a wonderful life. I consider myself blessed.
Christmas is so hard for me. I miss my husband so much every day but he loved Christmas so much that this hits home. I like to think he’s celebrating in heaven and he is my guardian Angel.
@@littlejack6123 oh I do. I find that in the times when I feel I need him most or am distressed about something a cardinal always appears in the tree in front of my house. Several times when I visited his grave butterflies have landed on me.
Dear Ann Your husband love Christmas I have Faith he IS in Heaven !! And every year witnessing the Celebrating of Our Lord and Savior Birth Jesus in Heaven !!
Being alone is not always feeling lonely. People like peace and quite after years of working,pleasing other people ,family problems .It's 1 day .Everyday should be Christmas day .
This is me and my fur babies on Christmas We spend a happy time eating a special meal together With tails wagging we celebrate that we have each other Celebrate with the ones you love if you have to go out and find that love somewhere in a precious soul no matter what shape it may come in 💞
Never alone knowing Jesus is with me at all times . Lovely video . Acts of kindness to others no matter how small , even a smile ☺ as you walk along the road can uplift & make someone's day . Kindness is love .
@davidcattin7006 Really? Mocking her faith that she's not alone because Jesus walks with her and understands? That wasn't respectful. You didn't need to belittle her convictions and invalidate her that way, simply because you don't believe in a personal god. I was touched by her words because I know what it is to live alone, and I have experienced the same comfort she speaks of. I hope you are never alone.
Tonight while people gather with loved ones and share a meal, I'm alone just here in my room. This Christmas is lonely, it's difficult to find my joy. Although I love the Lord and trust that He's with me, I no longer have a family. At times I'm worshiping and very aware of His season and other moments I'm in deep sorrow. I hope that the joy will reappear and that my heart will constantly rejoice. But today it's just lonely.
My heart goes out to you honey,, I pray the New Year will be one filled with much love. I know it sounds cliché, but just continue to love yourself, and more importantly God. Still remain hopeful. Sending you much love.you ❤
Can you volunteer to help with Xmas dinners/ invite someone for a meal (even to a cheap restaurant), like an elder, that is alone if you're still in the same situation next year?
Make friends and connect asmuch as possible. If able attend church, community, senior citizen organized groups. Try not to isolate. Make that phone call and say: "I'm thinking of you." God bless.
I'm alone. Been alone 12 years. All my family are dead. No kids. No spouse. Few friends. The ones I have are busy with their own families. When I have the flu and I'm laying on my couch, I always wonder when I die who will find me? This is not how I wanted my life to be at 59
I know how you feel in that last sentence! Sometimes we wonder how our lives wound up as they did when it wasn't our plan. I don't know your beliefs, but I do know God sees and loves you, and now - I do too! I hope you can find joy in the little things of each day, and I hope that this message will help you feel less alone. You'll be in my prayers. I pray you get well and can find friends to be with you. I wish I lived nearby so I could keep in contact with you. (A little hard to do on RUclips!)
You are never alone. God is always watching over us. I live alone also and try to keep the faith. I am also the same age as you. Try to think positive i know its hard however you can do it 💞💞💞💞💞
One thing I learned from my first husband...there are far worse things in the world than being alone. There is abuse, neglect and mental and emotional mistreatment. I'd much rather be alone than to go down that road again! Merry Christmas everyone!
So many people of all ages spend xmas alone. I am 49 and one of my loneliest Xmas was at 19 years old. Feed the squirrels and birds, crows, possums, etc and you'll always have friends;)
🙋 all alone 81 born Divorcee without kids Living & totally dependent on parents Narcassist 2 brothers don't allow relatives/neighbours to talk to me. I am totally invisible to people.
@@padmaiyengar5387 I'm sorry you are alone and that you feel invisible. I know that feeling and it hurts. Happy New Year to you beautiful soul. You are loved.
I was alone for the holiday. What I do is work on a project that gets me to do some reminiscing of my family. I look at pictures of the past and call friends from the past. I will look at some of my mothers old cookbooks and make one of her favorite recipes. At the end of the day, I ran out of time to do more projects. Blessings to those who were alone.
An important message for us all! As a young senior I do live alone. I see relatives on Christmas Day, but in my building there are many elderly seniors who likely don’t have anyone left! With Covid, this has become much worse! We all need to engage more with each other every day. Just a friendly hello would be a start!❤️🇨🇦
My daughter passed on several years ago, but I spent Christmas morning with my great-grandchildren for the first time in years. I felt so blessed! Still, my heart is crying as my son, Lance, turned away from me and my extended family many MANY years ago. Today is his 51st birthday. I pray he feels the love I hold for him and can accept it in the fashion I give it - freely and with NO conditions!! Love and peace to you all at this time of year and ALWAYS!!🌟💖
I don't know what it's like to be rejected by a child, but I do know what it's like to be rejected by a parent. Grief comes in many forms, doesn't it? I wish you a blessed New Year. 🎈
Welcome to my world, from this year forward. No family within 500 miles. I have always been a loner, but now I am truly alone. It hurts more than I thought it would, when there's nobody to care about or to care about you.
Happy New Year to all you my brothers and sisters all over our beautiful planet and to all beings. I love you, may you give love and be loved until the end of times.❤❤❤
I was going to go be with my family tomorrow. My mom had Covid and I have been here for 6 weeks. Decided to stay with her until Sunday. Then I see this. Sometimes I make good choices. Really good. Thank you
My puppy shares his first Christmas with me, after nearly 20 years of spending Christmas in aloneness, I like my peaceful space, to just be. People are never alone, Spirit are always with us.
This is so bittersweet, I don't mind getting old but...I miss my family, my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I was always close with my Mother, Grandmother and Aunt. I guess I assumed it would be the same for me. I love them all dearly, yet this time of year has gotten sad for me too. Merry Christmas all! Gods Blessings!!
I’m sorry to say this but it must be true for others too: My family have never been anywhere near my heart. It was better for us all that way. Once abandoned; trust is broken; can’t/wont lie any more. Then I found who I really was. Courage and goodwill to those who need to follow the same path.💐
I'm young, yet don't have many friends. My cats and I are going to have fun together on Christmas and I'm going to try to not be sad that I'm alone again at Christmas. I reinstated the old tradition of Lord of Misrule just to make the day funner for me.
You are *not* alone! God sees and loves you, and you have online friends like me who send their greetings! Happy Holidays to you and your furry friends! The idea of incorporating the tradition of the "Lord of Misrule" is a good one!
What adult children don’t realize is when they turn their backs on their parents, they are teaching their children to do the same to them. They will reap the crop they have seen
If you've no one to love, do one thing...Love yourself. Look around. There're many lesser fortunate ones ... orphans,blind,elderly,homeless.Give them smiles & you'll be happy too. My love to you all..from India.
I have family and loved ones and usually I do spend Christmas with them. I've been exceedingly BLESSED my entire life. That being said, I'm a senior now - 66 - where did the time go - and my family all have their own lives. That said, I have spent a couple or three Christmases alone, by design. Mostly anyhow, as a wicked snowstorm and blizzard pretty much took away the chance for a visit last year in Buffalo. I find that oftentimes I really enjoy being alone. Not just at holidays either, but this was a beautiful video and well done and the message is wonderful. Merry Christmas to all reading this.
Yes, Jordan, mee too, livin in a mansion on a hill, alone in the Bavarian Outback, with all the hundreds of birds, deer and owls....starry starry night🌠what one needs more?
This is the first I'm celebrating Christmas without my dad , I miss you dad Christmas without is something miserable, those who are reading this May God keep your parents safe and healthy
My first Christmas utterly alone except for my dogs with their loyalty and unconditional love. My grown children live far away, my only grandson as well. And my husband has traded me in for someone younger. All the years I cooked, and baked and decorated and shopped for those I love, I feel somewhat lost now. But know God loves me though, and being all alone is better than not BEING at all. Merry Christmas 2021 to all, and especially those who are alone. God really is with you.
I am so sorry for the trial you are going through. The pain of rejection hurts so much. I am so happy that you know God and His love. Soon we will be in the heavenly kingdom and He will wipe all tears from our eyes. Hugs from a sister in Christ.
So good to see so many people happy and content in their aloneness. God bless you with love, joy and peace. Sending love and hugs to all this Christmas
The film is quite lovely. I take solace in the fact that I can celebrate Christmas on another day that we choose. Travel, work , extended family obligations can make it difficult to get together on THE DAY. We just choose a different day and do the traditions that please us. The joy is the same .... only the date is different. This can also be done with local friends, neighbors, knitting club members, book clubs from the local library .... post- Christmas potluck anyone? Bake some treats on Christmas and have your get together before Epiphany ( Jan 6th) . ✨🎄❤Perhaps plan to attend a church service ( the music is lovely) and offer somone who cannot drive a lift to church? Peace and good wishes to all in this thread.
You know what? I have my family but we don't contact anymore... As if we were perfect strangers. God bless you 🙏 and offer you a Merry Christmas. My thoughts are with you. 🙂
The last of my family died 24 years ago. The day I returned from Dad’s funeral my ex had a total mental breakdown (over his £30k debt I guess) and abandoned me out of the blue, never to be heard of again. This (Christmas 2024)will be my 26th Christmas alone. Cherish your loved ones while you have them.
Personne ne devrait être seul à Noël. Une année, nous avons fait un numéro de téléphone au hasard, juste pour dire "joyeux Noël " Nous sommes tombés sur une dame de78 ans qui était seule. Elle a pleuré de joie. Sans le savoir, nous avons apporté un peu de bonheur à cette dame adorable. Nous recommençons tous les ans depuis. Faites comme nous, un coup de téléphone n’est rien mais ça peut faire beaucoup ❤
When you have God you have everything. I’m alone but I’m not lonely because of the Lord. Proverbs 23:18 “For surely there is a hereafter, and your hope will not be cut off.”❤️
Our Anniversary is New Years Eve. Christmas has always been our favorite time of the year. We always were like little kids. We were together since 1977. They passed away in 2017. I'm now 76. I have never felt more alone than now. I miss them so....
O problema não é passar o Natal só. O problema é o abandono qdo se atinge a última fase da vida. Temos de respeitar as pessoas mais velhas dando-lhes um final de vida digno.
This ine broke my heart but made me smile with that beautiful tree at the end. I'll probably end up like this little lady when I get older.. hopefully, It won't be too hard to accept.
I am 55 yrs old and this is my 4th Christmas alone...DONT think it is just the elderly who are pushed aside and forgotten
And don't expect those, you raised to remember you.
@@Largo-y sad but I already know it's true...but still pray for them 🙏😢
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It’s also the honest people. The truth tellers.
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I know dear. I'm 70 and have spent every holiday and every day alone for many years. It's no fun; no fun at all. At least I have my two little dogs to keep me company. May the blessings of Christmas bring you comfort this season and in 2025.
When your family is violent and toxic, being alone at Christmas is a dream come true.
Yes. Very true.
I also know how true this is. But sad.
I once spent the most toxic Christmas of my life with my new boyfriend's family. He had more or less begged me to attend, though I wondered why to be honest. It all became quite clear as I met them. I was supposed to act as a buffer to their toxicity. While I did understand his perspective, I would have preferred to spend Christmas day alone than to be subjected to some of the most oppressive and dysfunctional people I had ever met.
I agree. I have tears in my eyes. Since our parents died in 2013, two of my sisters have rejected me. I am alone. I have no children. It is very hard on be on one's own for xmas. Perhaps I'll invite a friend, a kind woman I know who comes to visit me sometimes. She is in her world in some ways, but she too had a struggle. She has two sons. Her friend - the father of one son- left her; she is coping, living in a poor flat. And she works in a hotel, doing the washing up. Well she is a very good mother. When her father died, she put some of the money aside for her children. Sometimes it is better to have friends than a family who is toxic and nasty
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Oh. Yes. Toxic sharing.
Sometimes even when you have people around, you still feel very alone.
That is such a true statement. Although I really love my
Husband we just don't have the communication we used to have.
@@sharoncoe6421oh no.. Have you tried couples counseling or doing some activities together? Is he the one distancing himself from you? I really hope you guys find your way back to each other..
That's for sure! (((❤)))
@@sharoncoe6421, I can relate. I really think most couples experience this as they grow older together. Married over 37 years and understand this.
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The last of my family died 12 years ago. I've finally found that I enjoy being alone at Christmas now. I see my parents, my son, and my dog on past Christmases laughing, loving, and enjoying each other. Dwelling on the happy times when I had them in my life, not the sadness and the grief
Same here. I use my alone time for meditation and introspection. Merry Xmas.
Merry xmas to both of u darlings
Me too. You said it perfectly. Happy Christmas.
You're strong, I don't know how I would cope with such a situation 😢
Happy Christmas Jann. Iam from kerala
My father died on thanksgiving day. My husband died a week before Christmas. My mother (Stella) died on new year’s day. While I still have my sons they have their in laws on the holidays. I dread this time of year. It is all sadness.
Can’t wait for spring and light.
I know you wrote this a year ago, but I can relate. Christmas and Thanks giving are non-events to me. Many of my friends have passed or moved, and my self-absorbed family lives far away, but they no longer speak to me anyway.
I much prefer Spring as well.
@@zyxw2000There are circumstances with relationships that are out of our control. People can feel alone even in the midst of others, as another commenter said. I realized that true contentment and peace can be nurtured from within and we can be our own best company no matter what goes on within our lives. Personally, my spiritual connection with God gives me this.
Sometimes helping out at a Soup Kitchen or helping Blind Person . cross the street is Better than being alone helping others is a gracious thing to do
So sorry.
I just had to put my 17 yrs old dog down yesterday. I'm doing Christmas alone again this year. Sixth year in a row. I may not have anyone around but I'm thankful I have a little apartment when I know many don't even have that. At 65 I know many others are in the same situation.
Yes, I think at least I have my home and enough food. I have a TV and the Internet, and lots of Christmas books to look through.
È vero, io vivo con dei familiari perché siamo costretti a dividere la stessa abitazione 😢 ma non è una famiglia, non c'è affetto e nemmeno stima reciproca, sarebbe bello poter stare sola e fare ciò che si vuole ,buone feste ❤
I'm so sorry you've lost your beloved doglet. I know how it feels. 💔 Your furry friend will always live in your heart. Be gentle with yourself. I send you a Hug 🫂
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I am so sorry that you lost your dog. My dogs are my kids, and I can only imagine the emptiness you must feel now. I imagine your emotions are still raw, but maybe you could consider adopting a rescue? That would keep both of you from being alone at Christmas. Just a thought.
I don't mind being alone. I was alone for 12 years after my husband died. I had a quiet life and kept busy.
What I do mind is being forgotten. I don't live alone, but I'm much ignored by my family who have come to live in my house and that is real loneliness.
If you have an elderly person living with you, please at least treat them as kindly and politely as you would anyone else. At least say good morning and good night. Share some of your thoughts and listen to theirs.
If it's their house, please show some gratitude. If it's your house don't treat them like an unwanted tenant and like they are in the way.
I wish everyone to have consideration, each one for the other. One day you too will be old and hopefully someone will be there for you.
I wish all of you love and peace and many blessings on Christmas and every day in the new year.
Much love dear.
I feel you♥️
@Maude Zelma Thank you and God bless you.
I'm blessed to have friends who through thick and thin have been there for me
Peace and blessings!
Thank you for sharing this thoughts, i think it's very important to know.
I wish you love, peace and less solitude.
@@october_rust62 Thank you and God bless you for your kindness.
I am very blessed with good friends and neighbors so that makes a big difference in my life.
Peace and blessings to my friends in cyberspace.
Anna, Dios nunca te olvida. Y mama Maria tampoco. Feliz navidad.
A lot of people like to be alone at Christmas …but for the ones that don’t it’s very sad….I’ve always wanted to set up a massive tent and have anyone who is alone any age at all come and have Christmas dinner ….how nice would that be…
I want to be alone at Christmas so I can do exactly what I want to do. Complete indulgence suits me!
To all people who spend alone at Christmas. I know it's hard to spend alone at Christmas time. But you are still doing great. Drinking coffee and watching movies make me feel like perfect ever bcoz I'm introvert. There are different ways of spending time alone. When you see my message, you are still lucky in this world and plz keep smiling. May God bless you.
I give warm hug🫶🫶
Merry Christmas❤
Wishing from Myanmar👋👋
I don’t mind being alone on holidays anymore. I have been estranged from my daughter and her family off and on for 20 years. Societal norms made it more difficult. So in addition to the grief already there here comes a holiday and what society EXPECTS from and for you. I’ve worked through all of it and I’m fine being alone. I get along fine with myself and society can go away.
I would not mind having the bird inside as a companion. He was cute.
My sister's name was Stella and she actually had a pet crow when she was little (before I was born) and her birthday was in December :) She died last year and this short reminded me of her. Thank you!
I’m sorry for your lost my dear
It’s like beautiful memorial for her
May all will meet in heaven together
With Our Love Jesus ❤️🤗🤍
God bless you & Mary Christmas
God bless you & Mary Christmas
This little movie is a gift from Stella sending love to you
My name is Stella too. I’ve always loved my name. I also love being alone and enjoying time for myself.
I’m sorry for your loss. I’m sure your Stella was awesome. ⭐️
I am sorry about your sister.
You sound just like me. I’m not alone but I understand your heart. Xxxx
Beautifully poignant little film. I love to walk in the forest park beside my apartment building. I am alone too. My only child, my son died in 2015. His nickname was "BIRD" I Will make some mince tarts the way my mother taught me, and take one out to the forest. Joy in the woods. ❤
Dec 2021 ....age 71 and never alone for NOEL. Christ is always by my side.
Amen! 'I am always with you' ❤❤
Christ is always with us.
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Amen 🙌 Indeed, Jesus Christ is so BIG that He fills all void. And only He can satisfy our hearts that are ever wandering
AMEN....!!!
I find warmth in this comment section. Perfectly represents what life is about.
The last of my family (My oldest brother) died last year. This year I'm so alone so I decided to create Christmas for other senior women who are in my seniors group. And you know what? The gift of giving truly made my heart swell.
You ROCK Queen 🎉
That is beautiful, I always figure if I'm alone then someone else is too, so why not reach out to them.I hope you are still doing that. Have a very merry Christmas
Keep up the good work ❤
The worst is when you still have so called family and friends, yet.... you are Alone. And after they enjoy your company the rest of the year and go on about what a good heart you have. I stay with my cats, my true family, I feed outdoor cats and birds, deer, squirrels, raccoons, possoms. . They, the animals are Love personified. ❤
PS.... it is Not just old people that are left alone.
True....I know how you feel.....I'm sorry😢😢😢
@@Darci3333 Thanks, I'm sorry you know how I feel. Soon , hopefully, we'll find true friends and love. 🎄🙏🎁🤍
Agree😢
Exactly I'm very severely Disabled and lived alone for nearly 20 years did get very very lonely at least I have my Staunch Catholic Faith and Rosary Beads to keep me going and Memories of all daft happy playful times of Christmas past my Carer's are loving and make sure I have wot I need so does my Brother's and their partner's who don't live close.
I say to all you youngsters and some younger adults look out for your Elders and Special Needs or any one else that's vulnerable if funds allow make them nice little carry out Scottish word for goodie bag I use to do it every year the excitement and sheer joy on there faces is priceless I use to buy face flannels, small bath towels about twice size of normal tea towel in bulk really cheap, Iceland sells packets of individual wrapped biscuits that has 2 or3 biscuits each packet called Hills 10 packets for£1 or Amazon full catering box of 100 packets about £16, Royal Regal sells 18 slices Maderia cake individual wrapped in 6 packs so far only Sainsbury's sells it for £1.25 I also use to put in packet of Garibaldy or Fig Newton's and lemon puffs or pink wafers all these all ages of Elderly really love, small box tea bags and few sachets of hot chocolate and Horlicks along with 2 Pints milk in pint form and individual size jeans,
marmalade, cereal etc etc with bit imagination it can be done very cheaply I always managed to make for £25 tried to thanks to bulk buying and special offers easily for 3 to 4 enough munchies with some toiletries but I only got Boots baby soap 4 bars for pound or their baby bath or if it was just munchies about 4 or 5 again all this is depending on budget and wot I've managed to bulk buy, i totally understand cost living won't stretch that be lucky to get 3 parcels in most certainly not in way forcing it on anyone just hint of wot my friends and I did. Even if nothing to give like Little Drummer Boy just oneselfs company for half an hour is all it takes to do welfare check and see if all is hunky dory. I watch this little cartoon every Christmas there's another one I watch new this year is series on Elf on shelf who is behaving for once and Santa himself reading to all Boys and Girls out there me included such fun. Anyway I wish each and every one of use out there very Merry Christmas Blessings to all of you this Christmas season may Most Merciful Lord God and his Blessed Mother Mary guide and embrace each and every one of use with there never ending warm Loving embrace this Christmas
Truth
My husband and I are alone at all times of the year. We dread losing one another, but know someday it will happen. We have hope in God. There is no one to re-engage with that i know of.
This is so sweet.. I've spent Christmas, many holidays, alone many times. No plans this year, and that's alright.
Merry Christmas Valerie. You are never alone. Those who have passed on will always surround us in dark times. They are with us. All you need to do is remember them, and it will be like they never left.
We come alone, we go alone. But we are al(l)one! Merry Xmas, Valerie.
@@angryoldman9140 Also, we are never alone if we are our own best friend. Live Love! Merry Xmas!
May you have a special holiday. God bless!
Merry Christmas, Valerie! May your days ahead be peaceful and fun!
I know many people struggle at Christmas. I may well be spending a sizeable time of the season alone. I’m divorced in my 50s with no children. I enjoy being alone. I really do. We need to change “being alone” to “loneliness” which I found is a state of being I felt often when I was married. I have lovely friends and I’ll dip in and out of their family festivities which will be lovely. We can create a new life. I hope everyone finds peace in life.
Just remember, better to be at peace & have a lovely Christmas. Father was a raging narcissist & I & my family would have given anything to be alone-he spoiled every day when he was around, including Xmas. Don't feel the family's around you are all having a good time. Develop inner strength
This was beautiful and quite lovely.
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At least she got cards from her loved ones. Some of us have a future of being completely forgotten at that age.
So many people just send their relatives gifts, or just show up at the door and drop them off. But what people REALLY want at Christmas isn't your presents, but your PRESENCE. To be there. To spend time with them. Anyone can give a gift, but to share your time with someone, to share the day with them, is what really shows love and appreciation. Gifts will wither and rot, but the memories of a day happily spent celebrating lives forever.
I'm always alone, 365 days a yr. My family doesn't care, they just want to inherit my property.
No visits or presents.
I love being alone. I have an old dog that's blind and deaf and a cat.
As long as GOD AND JESUS ARE WITH ME, I'M ALL GOOD.
TAKE CARE. BLESSINGS
As
That's so true.
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@@judya.shroads8245 Good for you. I think you’re never really alone as long as you have some kind of a pet to love. They do become our for babies don’t they ? Bring so much comfort sometimes much more than your family. Ps; please don’t let your children inherit your money ! There are so many good charities out there that you could give it to. Sometimes I feel like I would much rather be alone for Christmas then with people that I’m not happy with. I’m sure there are many other people that feel like this.
I was on my own at Christmas this year. My beloved husband is in a hospice. I cooked, read, ate, slept, thought about him and other friends and relations, exchanged emails and ecards, listened to the rain, fed the birds, ate more, enjoyed sitting by the open fire and spoke to my husband by phone twice. We missed one another, yes. But in no sense was I ever truly alone or lonely. It was a good day, when I had quiet time to rest and reflect and simply BE. How much nicer than being in a noisy, crowded room full of tinsel, alcohol-fueled nonsense and over consumption. Viva solo holidays!
A word to the young:
If you work in any type of customer service - hotel, hospital, restaurant, etc., when appropriate, acknowledge the elders in the group, too. We are not invisible nor deaf, well most of us are not deaf, lol. Treat others as you would like to be treated, respected. When I treat my two adult kids out to lunch or dinner, if the waiter or waitress is a young person they act as though I’m not there, lack of eye contact, and only talk and acknowledge my adult kids.
Perhaps its immaturity or lack of confidence on their part but nonetheless please be courteous to all at the table.
Reminder: one day you may get older, too.
Kindness and love to all.
This is so true. I work customer service at Publix, and I always have fun conversations with the seniors. Even if some are in a bad mood, they feel better when you have genuine conversations with them. I also love helping them out, sometimes they tell me their fun stories, or what they’re going through. Very sweet.
Second December with only doves, dogs, cats. They remind me hugs are stored in our very bones, laughter in our breath. When I first moved here there was a heavy snow in the frigid January,there in my front yard was a heart made by crow foot prints glittering in the sunlight. So glad I took a photo of it as has reminded me through lots of hard days, so the choice of the crow was very touching in this piece.
very lovely. We should not just remember older people during Christmas but every day!
I agree.
My God bless your kind and generous heart and soul.
and remember that Covid has left a lot of Widows & Widowers alone this Christmas, many of which aren't old.
@@rosemariebredahl9519 Covid in whole has left humankind lonely and anti-social, in comparison to the earlier times. Today, evryone feels lonely to a certain degree, irrespective of age or gender.
@@Livelivefullcircle Wearing a mask makes it difficult to communicate because we can't see each others face. Even old friends are difficult to identify. We don't know if people are smiling or frowning. We have to speak louder and that takes more energy.
I made a few masks in my favorite color and I wear the same jacket when I go out. More people recognize me that way and respond to me. They don't have to guess who I am. From a distance I recognize one lady by her favorite purse and one gentleman from his knit cap. We just have to be more observant and more patient with each other.
Peace and blessings to all!
I was alone for all the holidays, and I'm trying so hard to believe that it will get better and next year I won't be alone
Happy Christmas!
Ditto. Been flying solo for almost 10 years. Never gets easier.
This year is really hard. Waiting for January when the holidays will be done.
Hi Barbara! It is Christmas Day 2023 and I am thinking of you. Merry Christmas!
It’s after 11 pm, I can’t sleep, and I’m bawling my eyes out. God bless us all.
Wishing you great holiday season, Merry Christmas and awesome New Year.
same here
Holding you in my heart.❤
You are not alone in this! So many of us around the world have spent this season alone. Better days are ahead of us!! ❤️
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Thanks
I’m 72 and alone
In summer I have hummingbird friends
Now they’ve flown south.
That’s ok.
They’ll return.
Thanks for the cute uplifting story.
Hugs diane Taylor
I live alone. I have lived alone for since before the Millenium. Every Christmas I decorate my apartment with lots of Christmas lights and make it cosy. I volunteer. I go out and meet friends. I arrange lunches with friends. I keep in touch with my family who live in different countries. I have a wonderful life. I consider myself blessed.
Thank you for thinking of us. Love you too merry Christmas to you and your family
I cried a tear…😢
How could anyone leave their parent alone on Christmas?!
No one knows how it feels til they get there.
But being alone is sometimes best.
How content years has humble and taught me that I might be alone . But I know that I am not alone and lived my life to the fullest !
This Christmas was my first Christmas without my family but I had my puppy to keep me company and one of the best Christmases ever
Christmas is so hard for me. I miss my husband so much every day but he loved Christmas so much that this hits home. I like to think he’s celebrating in heaven and he is my guardian Angel.
Watch for the many little signs of his presence.
@@littlejack6123 oh I do. I find that in the times when I feel I need him most or am distressed about something a cardinal always appears in the tree in front of my house. Several times when I visited his grave butterflies have landed on me.
Dear Ann Your husband love Christmas I have Faith he IS in Heaven !! And every year witnessing the Celebrating of Our Lord and Savior Birth Jesus in Heaven !!
Being alone is not always feeling lonely. People like peace and quite after years of working,pleasing other people ,family problems .It's 1 day .Everyday should be Christmas day .
This is me and my fur babies on Christmas We spend a happy time eating a special meal together With tails wagging we celebrate that we have each other Celebrate with the ones you love if you have to go out and find that love somewhere in a precious soul no matter what shape it may come in 💞
@Miss Kitten Merry Christmas to you and yours 💞
Good thought
Καλά Χριστούγεννα να έχουμε με τα ευτυχισμένα ζωάκια μας..όσοι έχουν πολλά ζωάκια είναι οι πιο πλούσιοι άνθρωποι..καλή πρωτοχρονιά από Ελλάδα
God loves you, and he hasnt forgotten you. He wants you happy and to be loved and love others
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Watching this on the day I visited my parents grave for x mas. Wow how time flies, cherish what you have because eventually it will be what you had.
@Maude Zelma thank you Maude
So true.
Never alone knowing Jesus is with me at all times . Lovely video . Acts of kindness to others no matter how small , even a smile ☺ as you walk along the road can uplift & make someone's day . Kindness is love .
Imaginary friends are the best!
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@davidcattin7006 Really? Mocking her faith that she's not alone because Jesus walks with her and understands?
That wasn't respectful. You didn't need to belittle her convictions and invalidate her that way, simply because you don't believe in a personal god. I was touched by her words because I know what it is to live alone, and I have experienced the same comfort she speaks of. I hope you are never alone.
Tonight while people gather with loved ones and share a meal, I'm alone just here in my room. This Christmas is lonely, it's difficult to find my joy. Although I love the Lord and trust that He's with me, I no longer have a family. At times I'm worshiping and very aware of His season and other moments I'm in deep sorrow. I hope that the joy will reappear and that my heart will constantly rejoice. But today it's just lonely.
My heart goes out to you honey,, I pray the New Year will be one filled with much love. I know it sounds cliché, but just continue to love yourself, and more importantly God. Still remain hopeful. Sending you much love.you ❤
Can you volunteer to help with Xmas dinners/ invite someone for a meal (even to a cheap restaurant), like an elder, that is alone if you're still in the same situation next year?
I’m on the same boat....spending Christmas alone since 2002 up to the present (2020)...getting old is to be alone😔!
dnt wrry god is with u
There are so many lonely people, it is very very sad 😔
I hope a better 2021 for you, a great hug from Italy
Many hugs from sLOVEnia 🙏🏼❤️
We all are with you on same planet❤️❤️❤️😇😇😇
Make friends and connect asmuch as possible. If able attend church, community, senior citizen organized groups. Try not to isolate. Make that phone call and say: "I'm thinking of you." God bless.
This will be the first time without my mom, alone. I am not handling it well.
I'm sure she is watching over you with love. Sending you a Hug
I'm alone. Been alone 12 years. All my family are dead. No kids. No spouse. Few friends. The ones I have are busy with their own families. When I have the flu and I'm laying on my couch, I always wonder when I die who will find me? This is not how I wanted my life to be at 59
I know how you feel in that last sentence! Sometimes we wonder how our lives wound up as they did when it wasn't our plan. I don't know your beliefs, but I do know God sees and loves you, and now - I do too! I hope you can find joy in the little things of each day, and I hope that this message will help you feel less alone. You'll be in my prayers. I pray you get well and can find friends to be with you. I wish I lived nearby so I could keep in contact with you. (A little hard to do on RUclips!)
You are never alone. God is always watching over us. I live alone also and try to keep the faith. I am also the same age as you. Try to think positive i know its hard however you can do it 💞💞💞💞💞
You are very strong and God notices everything. HE will not put you down.
🙋 same feelings
all alone
81 born
Divorcee without kids
Living & totally dependent on parents
Your will survive...merry Christmas.
Sweet video. There are so many people (including me) in the same situation. Virtual hug for all. 🤗
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Hugs u back so so so warmly
No one is ever alone. There are many beings of light with you right now... even if you don't see. Merry Christmas 🌻
Hugs Sweetie
Great grandma hugs and blessings to you and all who remember your grandmas and grandpas! 💞💖
One thing I learned from my first husband...there are far worse things in the world than being alone. There is abuse, neglect and mental and emotional mistreatment.
I'd much rather be alone than to go down that road again!
Merry Christmas everyone!
So many people of all ages spend xmas alone. I am 49 and one of my loneliest Xmas was at 19 years old.
Feed the squirrels and birds, crows, possums, etc and you'll always have friends;)
🙋 all alone
81 born
Divorcee without kids
Living & totally dependent on parents
Narcassist 2 brothers don't allow relatives/neighbours to talk to me.
I am totally invisible to people.
@@padmaiyengar5387 I'm sorry you are alone and that you feel invisible. I know that feeling and it hurts. Happy New Year to you beautiful soul. You are loved.
@@Godisfirst21
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@@padmaiyengar5387 Happy New Year beautiful soul.
@@Godisfirst21
Have safe & healthy Holidays
I was alone for the holiday. What I do is work on a project that gets me to do some reminiscing of my family. I look at pictures of the past and call friends from the past. I will look at some of my mothers old cookbooks and make one of her favorite recipes. At the end of the day, I ran out of time to do more projects. Blessings to those who were alone.
I personally have found it to be hard to be alone on the holidays
An important message for us all! As a young senior I do live alone. I see relatives on Christmas Day, but in my building there are many elderly seniors who likely don’t have anyone left! With Covid, this has become much worse! We all need to engage more with each other every day. Just a friendly hello would be a start!❤️🇨🇦
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I wish I could like this video again. It warmed my heart.
My daughter passed on several years ago, but I spent Christmas morning with my great-grandchildren for the first time in years. I felt so blessed! Still, my heart is crying as my son, Lance, turned away from me and my extended family many MANY years ago. Today is his 51st birthday. I pray he feels the love I hold for him and can accept it in the fashion I give it - freely and with NO conditions!!
Love and peace to you all at this time of year and ALWAYS!!🌟💖
May your son realise what he's missing and come back to you soon.
@@happiness24_7Thanks! Blessings to you! 💝
I don't know what it's like to be rejected by a child, but I do know what it's like to be rejected by a parent. Grief comes in many forms, doesn't it? I wish you a blessed New Year. 🎈
Welcome to my world, from this year forward. No family within 500 miles. I have always been a loner, but now I am truly alone. It hurts more than I thought it would, when there's nobody to care about or to care about you.
I am so sorry. May you know that even though we have never met, I feel warmth and caring for you. Bless you. 🙏
@@Laura-tp8wz Thanks---
That is a great short animation showing that everyone could use a friend even if it is a bird at Christmas time.
Sometimes helping out a Soop Kitchen on helping blind Person cross the street is the best thing to help others in need this time of year
We’re never alone. Jesus is always with us.
Merry Christmas Y’all !!! Jesus Loves You!
Happy New Year to all you my brothers and sisters all over our beautiful planet and to all beings. I love you, may you give love and be loved until the end of times.❤❤❤
We are never alone. Jesus is always with us and He cares. He longs for us to look up to Him and let Him love and comfort us. ❤🎄❤️
I was going to go be with my family tomorrow. My mom had Covid and I have been here for 6 weeks. Decided to stay with her until Sunday. Then I see this. Sometimes I make good choices. Really good. Thank you
You are a loving child...God bless...
The detail of the constellations in the night sky 😍
What a lovely piece of art 💖
One of my favorite Christmas' I stayed home alone cuz I was sick of all the family bickering and peeps being negative 😢. It was a beautiful day 🎄❤️😍🌞💕
My puppy shares his first Christmas with me, after nearly 20 years of spending Christmas in aloneness, I like my peaceful space, to just be. People are never alone, Spirit are always with us.
True
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Jezus is always with You ❤🔥❤
This not just at Christmas its everyday for me.
i was always close to my parents. can't imagine leaving them. now i am the one who is alone.
But i am sure the memory of your parents love makes you feel safe and warm.🌹🌹
So sorry! May you have a lovely holiday still!
Eu idem
Being solitary is one thing, alone another.
She had the crow and the moon🥰
This is so bittersweet, I don't mind getting old but...I miss my family, my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I was always close with my Mother, Grandmother and Aunt. I guess I assumed it would be the same for me. I love them all dearly, yet this time of year has gotten sad for me too. Merry Christmas all! Gods Blessings!!
Happy Christmas to you, God bless ❤🤝🎅🤶
You are never alone when your family is in your heart
I’m sorry to say this but it must be true for others too:
My family have never been anywhere near my heart. It was better for us all that way.
Once abandoned; trust is broken; can’t/wont lie any more.
Then I found who I really was.
Courage and goodwill to those who need to follow the same path.💐
I NEVER IMAGINED BEING THE ONLY ONE LEFT. SO I THINK I'LL FIND SOME ELDERS I CAN ADOPT /VISIT THIS YEAR. 🌹🎀
I'm young, yet don't have many friends. My cats and I are going to have fun together on Christmas and I'm going to try to not be sad that I'm alone again at Christmas. I reinstated the old tradition of Lord of Misrule just to make the day funner for me.
You are *not* alone! God sees and loves you, and you have online friends like me who send their greetings! Happy Holidays to you and your furry friends! The idea of incorporating the tradition of the "Lord of Misrule" is a good one!
You're never alone when you have furry friends to snuggle with. 😊
What adult children don’t realize is when they turn their backs on their parents, they are teaching their children to do the same to them. They will reap the crop they have seen
If you've no one to love, do one thing...Love yourself.
Look around. There're many lesser fortunate ones ... orphans,blind,elderly,homeless.Give them smiles & you'll be happy too. My love to you all..from India.
Hard to love yourself if nobody else does!
I have family and loved ones and usually I do spend Christmas with them. I've been exceedingly BLESSED my entire life. That being said, I'm a senior now - 66 - where did the time go - and my family all have their own lives. That said, I have spent a couple or three Christmases alone, by design. Mostly anyhow, as a wicked snowstorm and blizzard pretty much took away the chance for a visit last year in Buffalo. I find that oftentimes I really enjoy being alone. Not just at holidays either, but this was a beautiful video and well done and the message is wonderful. Merry Christmas to all reading this.
I can relate. Live alone inna forest. I share with all the critters so I'm never truly alone!
Yes, Jordan, mee too, livin in a mansion on a hill, alone in the Bavarian Outback, with all the hundreds of birds, deer and owls....starry starry night🌠what one needs more?
@heidrunlachner9205 don't forget the night chorus owls n coyotes when it happens it's almost as good as Fleetwood Mac! See u
@@JordanKayner we dont have coyotes in Bavaria, but the owls are my favs
Wie schön, etwas Wärme in dieser kalten Welt❤
This is the first I'm celebrating Christmas without my dad , I miss you dad Christmas without is something miserable, those who are reading this May God keep your parents safe and healthy
How can anyone not like this. I love her.
My first Christmas utterly alone except for my dogs with their loyalty and unconditional love. My grown children live far away, my only grandson as well. And my husband has traded me in for someone younger. All the years I cooked, and baked and decorated and shopped for those I love, I feel somewhat lost now. But know God loves me though, and being all alone is better than not BEING at all. Merry Christmas 2021 to all, and especially those who are alone. God really is with you.
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Merry Christmas to you from me.😃💕
I don't know if you will see this message, but I wish from the bottom of my heart a wonder Christmas to you. Stay happy.
I am so sorry for the trial you are going through. The pain of rejection hurts so much. I am so happy that you know God and His love. Soon we will be in the heavenly kingdom and He will wipe all tears from our eyes. Hugs from a sister in Christ.
God bless you, sister! He will reward your faithfulness.
So therapeutic on a cold December night , ❄️☃️ Thank you , Merry Christmas everyone
Beautiful story, lovely artwork, heartfelt message. Sending hugs from London to all who are feeling lonely or alone this season. Xx
Thank you for sharing this! I spent many Christmases alone without family but at least I had my two dogs. Now I have my brother again❤
So good to see so many people happy and content in their aloneness. God bless you with love, joy and peace. Sending love and hugs to all this Christmas
The film is quite lovely. I take solace in the fact that I can celebrate Christmas on another day that we choose. Travel, work , extended family obligations can make it difficult to get together on THE DAY. We just choose a different day and do the traditions that please us. The joy is the same .... only the date is different. This can also be done with local friends, neighbors, knitting club members, book clubs from the local library .... post- Christmas potluck anyone? Bake some treats on Christmas and have your get together before Epiphany ( Jan 6th) . ✨🎄❤Perhaps plan to attend a church service ( the music is lovely) and offer somone who cannot drive a lift to church? Peace and good wishes to all in this thread.
You know what? I have my family but we don't contact anymore... As if we were perfect strangers. God bless you 🙏 and offer you a Merry Christmas. My thoughts are with you. 🙂
I'm 80 years old and live alone but I'm lucky to have a lovely family and friends and spending Christmas with my daughter and grandchildren xxx
Awe. This was sweet. Thanks for sharing. God bless. That little bird really made me laugh.
The last of my family died 24 years ago. The day I returned from Dad’s funeral my ex had a total mental breakdown (over his £30k debt I guess) and abandoned me out of the blue, never to be heard of again. This (Christmas 2024)will be my 26th Christmas alone. Cherish your loved ones while you have them.
Personne ne devrait être seul à Noël. Une année, nous avons fait un numéro de téléphone au hasard, juste pour dire "joyeux Noël " Nous sommes tombés sur une dame de78 ans qui était seule. Elle a pleuré de joie. Sans le savoir, nous avons apporté un peu de bonheur à cette dame adorable. Nous recommençons tous les ans depuis. Faites comme nous, un coup de téléphone n’est rien mais ça peut faire beaucoup ❤
God bless you!
@@sickofcrap8992 thank you, God bless you too 😊
I don't mind being alone. I am at peace with myself. It is sad when we family around and say hurtful things which destroys peace. It is
When you have God you have everything. I’m alone but I’m not lonely because of the Lord.
Proverbs 23:18
“For surely there is a hereafter, and your hope will not be cut off.”❤️
Our Anniversary is New Years Eve. Christmas has always been our favorite time of the year. We always were like little kids. We were together since 1977. They passed away in 2017. I'm now 76. I have never felt more alone than now. I miss them so....
O problema não é passar o Natal só. O problema é o abandono qdo se atinge a última fase da vida. Temos de respeitar as pessoas mais velhas dando-lhes um final de vida digno.
Very touching indeed. Everyone please remember that you too will grow old. Respect old age and the wisdom that comes with it.
This is a beautiful story. So well done. I have tears in my eyes.
Being the mush that I am this brought tears.
I don't think anyone should be alone on Christmas unless they really want to be, 😢😊❤
And I do
This ine broke my heart but made me smile with that beautiful tree at the end.
I'll probably end up like this little lady when I get older.. hopefully, It won't be too hard to accept.
My children are in their late 40s and prefer to spend holidays with their friends, and to travel.
I am never alone...Jesus is by my side.
Leave them $1.00 in your will
$1.00 is too much, lol
I was one of the "alone" people this Christmas. Fortunately for me I'm surrounded by my loving pets. I'm not that old either.