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How to Celebrate<br />
Christmas Alone<br />
TIPS<br />
Randi Andersdotter<br />
Culture Editor<br />
Illustration: AdobeStock // New Africa<br />
Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year where we get to spend<br />
time with our closest friends and family members. Unfortunately, this is not<br />
the case for everyone, especially for students that live far away from home.<br />
If this sounds like you, fret not, my dear! I have collected my little tips and<br />
tricks that hopefully will make this Christmas a bit better for you.<br />
Focus on planning things ahead, it’s only for a few weeks! When you are prepared<br />
mentally and emotionally, you will not feel as overwhelmed or stressed with<br />
everything going on around you when the Christmas spirit fully kicks in.<br />
Watch your favorite Christmas movies! They are a good distraction from the<br />
stressful holiday, but also just a cozy Christmas activity, preferably enjoyed<br />
snuggled up in a warm blanket with a cup of hot chocolate. I would recommend<br />
“The nightmare before Christmas”, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the<br />
Witch and the Wardrobe”, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “The Muppet’s<br />
Christmas Carol” and “The Lord of the Rings” series, just because ;).<br />
Check out what your city has to offer! Facebook is a good place for keeping up with<br />
what is happening near your area. Christmas markets, ice skating and concerts are<br />
some examples of free social activities. It is also worth checking out your local libraries<br />
and museums. They often have different types of social activities, like book and<br />
language cafes, workshops, and meet and greet with authors from far and wide.<br />
Create a diary! Writing about your feelings is a good emotional outlet and is a<br />
very accessible and affordable hobby. You can write down all your thoughts and<br />
feelings on a napkin, for all I care, whatever works for you! What is important<br />
is the writing and reflection that you do for yourself to clear your mind.<br />
Baking and cooking! It is a fun and relaxing activity! Goods like gingerbread<br />
cookies, Norwegian Christmas porridge, rice puffs, marzipan figurines,<br />
coconut macaroons, eggnog and mulled wine are highly recommended<br />
by the world’s health organization! (your mental health
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