Holidays that make you sad...
By uicbear
@uicbear (1900)
United States
May 10, 2009 1:25pm CST
For many people, Christmas is the hardest holiday to deal with. everyone around you seems to be so happy, running around buying presents, planning get together's and so on. For some people Valentine's Day really bites. if you don't have a special someone, who cares about hearts and flowers.
For me, Mother's Day is one of the toughest. First because my mom died when I was a teen and second because I don't have any children of my own. So, on this day in particular, when people are spending time with their mom's or their children, I feel left out and alone.
Is there a particular holiday that makes you feel sad or lonely? What do you do to make it fun or at least bearable?
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12 responses
@sanuanu (11235)
• India
11 May 09
Sorry to hear about your mom but you can always have an option of adopting a child. Just a suggestion though.
For me, Vallantine Day is the most saddest holiday for me. I don't like to go anywhere on that day, just sit home and do my work on my pc. I only was happy in 2007 V day because I have proposed on that day to my gf but at the end it wasn't too good as she declined my offer!
@flzmlady (418)
• China
10 Jul 09
yeah i have a special holiday that i am very sad too.its valentine's day becoz the one i loved and still love is being with his sweetheart and he will not remember me.last year's day i came back from work in the afternoon i saw some little girls selling red roses to the couples passing them, and i could only see the red lovely rose in the couples' hands and their smiles;this year's valentine's day i walk on the street and suddenly i fell on the road and hurt my knees badly.the people looked at me staggering by pain until home.i was so sad.
@angemac23 (2003)
• Canada
11 May 09
Christmas is a mixed bad of emotions for me. It has always been a happy time in my family but since the year 2000, it has been sad because my Grandfather passed away on Christmas Day and my Grandmother passed away on New Year's day of the same year. We try our best to remain happy at this time because that is what they would have wanted!
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
11 May 09
Hey ,
I am sorry for your loss , and I know that day must be super hard on you =*(
It will be okay .
Christmas this year I was not in the mood and just tried . Had one hell of a December and followed into the New year . My fiance his gram had a stroke and in a few weeks later she passed away . This just was horrible ! Also, Around the New Year is hard because me and my fiance lost people we loved around that time.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
10 Jul 09
actually pretty much all of them except mothers day and its not really great as i have usually one kid near by, the rest all in other states, then it upsets me that sometimes one or two dont even call. this last one my son took me to dinner which was nice except that his gf that lives with us couldnt figure why she shouldnt be bought for to even tho she had her kids taking her out. anyway, i used to total love Halloween as my late hubby and i would dress up and give really good bags of things to the little ones. but since he passed away i dread it. xmas seems just to be about feed your face and how many presents we have to buy etc. 
oh well.
oh well.@uicbear (1900)
• United States
12 Jul 09
After my mom passed away the day after Christmas, I was determined the following year to have a totally perfect holiday. I worked my tail off(Iwas just 16) and made cookies, baked, and made a huge holiday meal for my family. I shopped til I dropped. I took care of my dad's shopping and my own. I wrapped presents for several family members. Everyone had a great time. I was exhausted, which I guess is better than being sad. Now Christmas is my holiday to host. I don't mind, but it's more work than fun for me.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
11 May 09
For me it used to be Christmas. I used to always feel so all alone and hated this time of yr. This was until my husband came along, and now I have someone to share this wonderful day with.
Now for me, it would have to be Mother's Day as well. I lost my Mom just over a yr. and a half ago, and as I was never able to have any kids of my own, there is a definate void there this time of yr. now for sure. I really in a way will probably dispise this day in some ways as long as I live now.
@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
11 May 09
During Christmas and New Year are the holiday that makes me sad. I don't know if I have a mental problem but it always like that. I am happy during the dining, greeting and exchanging gifts, but after that I become sad.Maybe because we prepare for this occasion three months in advance and in just a blink or an hour it happened. Or I think because I don't have special someone with me during that time, I think that's makes me sad.
@moonlitmagikchild (22181)
• United States
11 May 09
thanksgiving im not fond of because that means a lot of relatives im not comfy with so i stress.. xmas i hate because every one is always obsessed with money and gifts and it cheapens it all and of course then you think of the ones not with us anymore..
i guess those are all really.
@Kemboi (341)
• Eldoret, Kenya
10 May 09
Let me begin by saying HAPPY MOTHERS DAY. I personally do respect all human eve, regardless of their believes. I am a staunch protestant- evangelical believer. The Bible says give due where due is needed, give respect/honor where respect/honor is needed. I only want ask God to give us wisdom to know how to handle any holiday when we are having situational effects. Somebody said there are some people who needs EGR (Extra Grace Required). So may the grace of God be sufficient to you and God give peace on the inside.
@LadyMarissa (12148)
• United States
10 May 09
Having lost both my hubby & my Mom in the last two years, I don't care for most holidays anymore!!! Actually, my absolute WORST day of the year is August 22 as they shared that day for their birthdays. How do I get around being alone??? I go out!!! I visit with friends. I think of the good times that I had with both of them. I just refuse to be alone!!! Both of them are still held near & dear in my heart so they are NEVER far away!!! I miss them both terribly. I know neither of them would want me sitting here being miserable. I do my best to remember the good times!!!
@jimbo88 (231)
• Indonesia
10 May 09
I feel so sad if I have holiday from my college, because i just had a few friends in my home. It is caused I didn't stay at home but i study in different country. Of course I just had a college friends. Sometimes I just spent my time in a church when a holiday, because i just can find a friend in there. Very sad to tell about that. If i don't have a plan in holiday, i just stay at home with my parents. Very sadly and boring, but it is a unique condition for a student like me. :D keep smile!! :D
