But lovely to see friends and get out and about.
It's not an easy time for everyone so throw an extra invite around! Welcome someone to your table on Christmas day if they're going to be alone.
My dad and I would often do that and Mum didn't mind but always wished for more notice. It has made our Christmases interesting, and it's amazing how much people appreciate it. People from overseas, recently divorced people who won't be with their kids, so many people need that invite offered.
I would always preface it with 'It's pretty weird' because while our family traditions are normal to us, you see them through the lens of a stranger and realise just how odd some habits are.
Or pay for someone else's Christmas - love the work of Wayside Chapel puts on a pretty mean street party and you can donate a plate here.
Do you invite other people to your Christmas lunch or dinner?
Also, if after small gifts or stocking stuffers, consider ones that give twice. These toiletries companies donate to different causes.Household items, cookbooks and more helping women retrain and weomen's shelters.
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Beautiful decoration and I love champagne. Yummy.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it's a time for giving.
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We tend to have a large Christmas brunch gathering so we skip a lunch or dinner meal altogether.
ReplyDeleteI came back to post a shot of the other tree on the balcony after you mentioned it in your comment.
ReplyDeleteChristmas is really a hard time for many people — it’s good that you are thinking of them.
ReplyDeleteIt is tough for so many people at Christmas. And sadly, its easy to forget about them when you get busy with your own things. Happy T day.
ReplyDeleteWhen my husband was alive, we always had space at the table for extra people, and we would cook more than necessary. Now that I'm a widow, the tables are turned and I often get invited at other people's table as I am on my own (and my children live far away).
ReplyDeleteHappy (belated) T-Day,
Lisca
Clever gift wrapping and such a lovely post. Happy T Day
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