Does Covid mean you're spending your first Christmas alone? Let me guide you | Jessa Crispin

Stripped of its distractions, the holiday season is revealed for what it is: a slog. If you're facing a lonely Christmas, here are some pointers

Like most people, my holiday plans have been interrupted by the pandemic. Unable to travel or gather in an indoor public space, forced to stay at home to avoid bringing contagious disease to people we love, many of us are trying to figure out how to replace our rituals of gathering and sharing on what can be one of the brightest days of the year, but also one of the loneliest.

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