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1. • • Spending Christmas without a loved one can be hard. But, over time, the day can take on new meaning, as a way to honour them and celebrate the happiness you shared with them. Just remember to look after yourself, and to go easy on yourself, too: there’s no right or wrong way to get through the day.
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   What happens if you have a first Christmas without a loved one?

   • Your first Christmas without your loved one is going to feel completely different. You may feel isolated. Situations may arise where your spouse’s side of the family may not include you like they used to. Friends may not invite you to holiday parties as they have always done, or if they do, treat you awkwardly.

   First Christmas Without a Loved One: Grief and the Holidays

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   Can you spend Christmas without a loved one?

   • If the prospect of spending Christmas without a loved one is filling you with dread, it can help to make a few plans and resolutions for the day. With the aid of Naomi and Steve Game-Blackmoor of Holding Dear, a service offering professional therapeutic support to the bereaved, we’ve put together some ideas for those coping with loss at Christmas.

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   How difficult is it to celebrate Christmas without a loved one?

   • Whether this is your first Christmas without your loved one, or they died some years ago, the festive period can be particularly difficult after bereavement. There will be an empty chair, and that grief is very real. It's hard enough to cope with the emotional trauma, let alone everything else that this time of year brings.

   Christmas without a loved one - practical tips - Marie Curie

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   Should you leave your family alone at Christmas?

   • If family and friends are uncomfortable leaving you alone at Christmas, make it clear that this is what you want. Ask them to call you at some point during the day to check in, instead. A lot of bereaved families find it comforting to commemorate their loved one by bringing them into their Christmas celebrations in some way.

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   How can you face Christmas without a loved one?

   • One of the ways you can face Christmas without a loved one is to reconnect themselves to them. How can you do that? Here’s some ideas: Have a photo printed and put in a new frame and place it in a prominent place in your home. Write a song, poem, blog or a book about your bereavement journey

   Christmas without a loved one | The Grief Toolbox

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   How do you remember a loved one at Christmas?

   • Some ideas for remembering loved ones at Christmas might be: Visiting their grave, or the place their ashes were scattered Naomi adds that such small, familiar rituals helped after she lost her daughter Katie: “During Christmas dinner, it has become a tradition for us to light a candle on the table and to have a flower arrangement close by.

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   • Socialising. Parties and family gatherings may feel too much when you're just trying to get through each day, particularly if this is your first Christmas without your loved one.
   • The day itself. Remember, it's only you who can say what's going to feel most 'right' to you on the day. You might prefer to be alone, to connect with a select few, or to talk to as many people as possible.
   • Just another day. It's absolutely fine to opt out of celebrations if you don't feel like it. You have permission to change your mind about plans, take breaks or leave early.
   • Keeping traditions going. Lots of people want to keep their Christmas traditions going as much as possible. But it’s worth thinking about the pressure that could put you under, and whether you could ask for more help.

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   How To Deal With Grief If It's Your First Holiday Without A Loved One. For Americans who have lost someone to COVID-19 or anything else this year, the holiday season might be an uphill battle. Here's advice on processing the pain. By Brittany Wong. LEAVE A COMMENT.

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   Dec 7, 2013 · One of the ways you can face Christmas without a loved one is to reconnect themselves to them. How can you do that? Here’s some ideas: Keep using their name; Tell each other stories and talk about the happy memories; Have a photo printed and put in a new frame and place it in a prominent place in your home.

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   Whether it’s your first Christmas without a loved one, or you’ve been missing them for years, get tips and advice to help you cope with your grief and sadness.

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   Dec 22, 2021 · 1. Allow yourself to feel sad. It’s perfectly fine to cry or feel down – it can be hard to pretend you’re happy and enjoying the celebration when you’re not. Forced happiness may make you struggle with your grief even more. Expressing your sadness through crying may instead help you heal from grief. 2. Allow yourself to be immersed in celebration.

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   Dec 11, 2018 · Spending Christmas without a loved one can be hard. But, over time, the day can take on new meaning, as a way to honour them and celebrate the happiness you shared with them. Just remember to look after yourself, and to go easy on yourself, too: there’s no right or wrong way to get through the day.

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   Nov 18, 2020 · The First Christmas Without a Loved One. There might be new traditions being made, old traditions still being implemented, attending the same family meals, or being excluded. These are just a few decisions and situations that you may encounter this first Christmas without your special loved one.