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Anyone else spending Christmas Eve alone?
The bizarro world of brother skooz | 12/24/2014 | Skooz

Posted on 12/24/2014 5:33:35 PM PST by Skooz

Hello all. Sitting here at home and wondering if anyone else out there is spending this evening alone.

On this night of all nights when families gather and friends share gifts and time, some of us are, for various reasons, spending Christmas Eve solo.

Not necessarily a bad thing - alone doesn't always mean lonely. But, it does mean alone.

Check in if that includes any of you, my fellow Freepers.


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KEYWORDS: christmasalone; christmaseve; merrychristmas; vanity
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To: txhurl

I am beginning to think there are many families like that. Mine is too. What is wrong with people? Possessions mean little but we would have liked to have a few of our family’s things as keepsakes for the younger members. I told my daughter, grandkids and nieces to start writing down memories of my parents so we can print it for the younger ones. We all have wonderful memories of them and most are different. Merry Christmas.


261 posted on 12/24/2014 8:08:58 PM PST by MamaB
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To: MHGinTN

Hey there MHginTn!

What a great thread....and you’re right nobody’s alone...in fact there are some here with others who might be better off being alone!

Am festivating here and loving the hours thinking of this special night...two cats all curled up on the sofa and wonderful smells of the Holiday in the air.

Such a sense of anticipation! I have presents to open sent from family in Florida! Yes!


262 posted on 12/24/2014 8:10:31 PM PST by caww
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To: Old Sarge

Wow, 22 years! I’m always surprised when marriages of that duration end. Was it alcohol, depression... you said you had a meltdown? I’m glad the VA helps our vets, current or retired.

I think counting down like that is adorable ;)


263 posted on 12/24/2014 8:11:29 PM PST by yorkiemom
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To: caww

You too! It is true that the love of money is the root of all evil.

Me, I’m happy with what’s mine that I earned and don’t want anything I didn’t earn, so I’m at peace and tomorrow I’m going up-lake (our huge lake is dried up), admire God’s work with our planet, Holly berries on white branches, winter greens that sprout up, foxes and coyotes, get away from these awful humans.


264 posted on 12/24/2014 8:11:39 PM PST by txhurl (No more taglines)
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To: Fiddlstix; Jim Robinson

Well, I’ll be!

Blessed Christmas, dearest Fiddlstix!


265 posted on 12/24/2014 8:12:05 PM PST by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: Skooz

I’m saving the recipe. Maybe next year, after I lose the weight...


266 posted on 12/24/2014 8:12:16 PM PST by yorkiemom
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To: Veggie Todd
With the Department of Homeland Security, you’re never completely alone.

LOL! You just won the Internet!

I am in the armchair after cleaning up from the pre-church dinner and the after-church dessert course. Everyone else is in bed. A woman's work is never done.

267 posted on 12/24/2014 8:12:36 PM PST by Albion Wilde (It is better to offend a human being than to offend God.)
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To: Redcitizen

I’m having pork chops! Rather unusual for Holiday but I’m up for them....went to the deli today and bought all the trimmings so I don’t have to cook alot..just the chops.

Am pigging out on snacks and munchies tonight....

Meryy Christams as we think of who this night is about!


268 posted on 12/24/2014 8:12:41 PM PST by caww
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To: caww

We need a like button!


269 posted on 12/24/2014 8:14:31 PM PST by MamaB
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To: ButThreeLeftsDo

Hang in there! It will get better.

At least now you know the true character of your girlfriend. And can find a better one.


270 posted on 12/24/2014 8:15:05 PM PST by yorkiemom
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To: machogirl
Hey there Macho Girl!


271 posted on 12/24/2014 8:15:09 PM PST by caww
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To: onyx

Thank You and Blessed Christmas to you, Omyx. lol


272 posted on 12/24/2014 8:15:11 PM PST by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: caww

No, I’m the only adult in charge and I can’t leave. Maybe after the little one falls asleep I can step out and stare at the stars. Plus I don’t think it would be right to just hang out at the minimart with the Armenian or Arab clerk... Sitting there beside his wall of condoms and chewing tobacco.... I would rather be alone watching Christmas Story here.


273 posted on 12/24/2014 8:15:46 PM PST by Yaelle
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To: Skooz

Merry Christmas to you.


274 posted on 12/24/2014 8:15:55 PM PST by CityCenter (In remembrance of Buckley, my beloved beagle who passed on 11/3/2014.)
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To: Old Sarge

Congratulations on your “restart”, Old Sarge! Blessings on your new family!


275 posted on 12/24/2014 8:16:21 PM PST by Albion Wilde (It is better to offend a human being than to offend God.)
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276 posted on 12/24/2014 8:16:56 PM PST by caww
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To: saminfl; machogirl; CrazyIvan; y'all
This is my second Christmas since my wife passed away last year.

I guess it doesn't get easier.

This is my first without DrO who passed away on my birthday in May.

I'm completely thankful that my grandson from the Cayman's is here with me.

God bless and keep everyone here and I wish you all a Blessed Christmas.

277 posted on 12/24/2014 8:17:28 PM PST by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: yorkiemom

As bad as the VA was, and is, to my brothers and sisters, it did pull me through the absolute worst time of my life.


278 posted on 12/24/2014 8:17:37 PM PST by Old Sarge (Its the Sixties all over again, but with crappy music...)
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To: txhurl

“I think they might be back once Cruz takes the nomination away from the establishment.”

I think that’s what I’ll ask Santa for, this year and next.


279 posted on 12/24/2014 8:18:37 PM PST by yorkiemom
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To: Fiddlstix

Omyx! Yes...LOL.
I’ll never forget that!!!
I’m so happy to hear that you have “puppies” with you!!!!
Please don’t be a stranger!


280 posted on 12/24/2014 8:19:50 PM PST by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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