Dear Bubbie -

I'm preparing in advance for a Christmas Day alone. I'll be fine, but would like to make it a real nice day versus feeling sorry for myself.

Do you have any suggestions about what I can do - like a Things To Do List - to make it one of the best Christmases ever?

Love,
Terah

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Dear Terah,

I asked our followers on the Dearbubbie Facebook Page for some suggestions, and this one came from one of the readers:

Rent a movie and chinese food afterward!

I kind of like that one, Terah!

My typical advice is to start the day with exercise. Even if you just dance WILDLY to a couple of songs on the radio. Getting outside and breathing in the fresh air is great, too. I'm in Florida, so I don't know what it really means to get out in the snow. I'd build a snowman - that would make me happy. (And I'd consider that exercise!)

I'm wondering if there's something you've always wanted to try. . like painting or making candles. I'd go to your local craft shop and try to make something - from a scarf to a necklace with beads? Treat yourself to a crafty kit and make something.

I'd try to CLEAN the house the day before Christmas. Don't do anything you 'have to do' on Christmas - unless you WANT to. I say do something FUN, while accomplishing and creating.

And, limit yourself on the computer. Believe it or not - the computer can be a depressant.

Let us know what you end up doing. You're smart to plan in advance - but you never know what other surprises will await you.

With love,
Your Bubbie