Alone for Christmas Eve? Instead of moping in front of a Christmas film already seen 15 times, we found three original ideas for a December 24 that slams. Spoiler: it will be much more memorable than finishing the remains of the fridge in pajamas.
Indeed, spending Christmas solo can be a boon. More hellish races, debates on cooking turkey or uncle who redo the story of the family after three glasses or embarks on political opinions that we would go well … It’s your moment, and if you play your cards, you will make your Christmas Eve a unique memory (and not an evening to scroller on Tiktok). First recommendation: direction the opera to attend a ballet. Yes, a ballet. No need to be an expert in arabesques to appreciate the grace of dancers and the power of live music. Nutcracker, for example, is a safe bet. Between the sparkling costumes and the story that transports you to a Christmas tale, it is an emotional shoot that makes you forget the vagaries of life. In addition, it is a royal plan to slip into a chic atmosphere and have only enjoying the moment.
Another option: volunteering in a popular soup on the evening of December 24. Nothing better than a moment of sharing to remember the true sense of Christmas. The guarantee of a warm atmosphere where smiles and jokes fly higher than garlands. And for that, no need for CV, just both hands and your good humor. You will be commissioned to prepare meals, serve them or simply discuss. Bonus? You go home with a heart swollen with gratitude and zero feeling of solitude. What’s more, it is much more enriching than trying to beat your record on Candy Crush.
In addition, if you have some friends in the same situation, this is the perfect opportunity to organize an original exchange of gifts. Everyone brings an object, anonymously wrapped, and the idea being to mark the spirits of a humorous touch. A unicorn-shaped mug, a t-shirt “I like kittens”, or this book that nobody wants for years. No friends available? No worries. Adapt the online formula with a Facebook group or create a draw by an app. Receiving a package-surflise in your mailbox is like a mini Christmas just for you.
