Christmas will be 'very dark' for (those) living alone

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‘Home Alone 2’ actress who played ‘pigeon lady’ says Christmas will be ‘very dark’ for her and others living alone

Brenda Fricker, who portrayed the sweet “pigeon lady” who befriended young Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) on his trip to New York, recently revealed that Christmastime “can be very dark” for people who, like her, live on their own.

Though she’s “hanging on like everyone else” during coronavirus, the actress, 75, told “The Ray D’Arcy Show” on Monday: “I think I would be lying if I said that it would be a nice and happy Christmas, because I’m one of those people, I’m old and I live alone, and it’s going to be very dark, you know?”

Brenda Fricker, who portrayed the sweet “pigeon lady” who befriended young Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) on his trip to New York, recently revealed that Christmastime “can be very dark” for people who, like her, live on their own.

Though she’s “hanging on like everyone else” during coronavirus, the actress, 75, told “The Ray D’Arcy Show” on Monday: “I think I would be lying if I said that it would be a nice and happy Christmas, because I’m one of those people, I’m old and I live alone, and it’s going to be very dark, you know?”

But Christmas isn’t the most difficult time to be on one’s own, said the actress. “What I do find very difficult is New Year’s Eve ... all the bells are ringing and you have no one to turn around to, hug or smile at ...”

https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-home-alone-2-dark-christmas-20201223-enek5plnnnhbriuv6n2b3amgje-story.html

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Maybe for some, not for me.

I'm old, living along and I'm fine with not doing Christmas. There's nothing magic about the particular date of December 25 (it was chosen as Christmas only to supersede existing pagan festivals); I can celebrate later when it's safe. I'm also fine with not celebrating New Year's Eve, since I haven't in years anyhow. I'll be glad to see the end of 2020 but I don't have to go to a party to commemorate its departure. I guess I don't get people who can't tolerate being alone.

[qazplm135]

4. introvert v extrovert

it's not hard to understand. I'm an introvert, I get recharged by being alone, extroverts are the opposite.

[Rorey]

10. I think I'm an extroverted introvert

I love going to family gatherings (well, used to love it), and then I can't wait to get home and be alone.

[Rorey]

6. My daughter and I were just talking about this

She doesn't like being around others very much, so life isn't all that much different for her. I'm usually good with being alone, but I do enjoy my family.

My daughter-in-law and grandsons stopped by yesterday to pick up my gifts for the boys. We chatted in the driveway for a little bit, all wearing masks and keeping distance. Right before they left I said to my four-year-old grandson, "aura hugs!" and we did that. Then when his mom turned to make sure his baby brother was fine in his car seat, my grandson darted to me and hugged my legs and then darted back and jumped in the truck. My heart just absolutely melted.

Practically crying just remembering it.

[cilla4progress]

7. Blessings, Rorey!

You clearly are important to your family, as well as us!

Wishing you a happy holiday season!

[Rorey]

9. Aw gosh

Wishing the same to you!

[Rorey]

2. I know I'm not alone as long as DU is here

It's never meant more to me than it has the last four years. Well, a little over four years. I'm thankful for each and every one of you.

(Sorry for being all mushy and stuff, but I really do mean this.)

[backtoblue]

5. Me too

Happy Holidays to all

[Rorey]

11. To you too!

[northoftheborder]

3. Ditto here to above for me.

I used to decorate, cook, gift wrap, clean up and put it all away, etc..... Been there, done that, for so many years, it's kind of relaxing to not have to do any of it! Just listen to Christmas music, text and zoom my friends and family, eat cookies for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack! No one to tell me otherwise!

[Rorey]

8. The only one to scold me anymore is my own body

I sure can't eat sugar like I used to be able to do. Getting older sucks in that respect.

I feel kind of weird that I've basically already done the whole Christmas thing. Everything is where it's supposed to go, except for the money gift for one grandson who said he'd stop by, but I doubt he'll get here before the weekend.

I have been trying to think of something special to do, like getting a special treat, but I've been "special treating" myself for months, and if I don't stop I'm going to have a lot of trouble fitting into my clothes.

[Skittles]

12. people need to learn to enjoy their own company

it's very sad when they cannot seem to do that

[mopinko]

13. yup.

estranged from most of my sibs, and my kids.
ironically, these days i am friends w my ex. i will likely see him as he is only in town for the 25th and 26th and i have some stuff to hand off to him.
i'll get to see my big dog that he ended up w, too, i am assuming.

good thing i have 2 big dogs and a couple of neighbors that i love.
otherwise i'll just be drinking and stuffing my face w cookies.

[peacebuzzard]

14. Brenda Fricker (never heard of her) doesn't get it.

She should just speak for herself.
It is true, however, that most people live off the fantasies of others.
I, for the most, do well in work relationships, preferably the short term ones.

I enjoy silent days. Oh silent night is every night for me. No Christmas extras, well, I did pull out my lava lamp. It kind of looks like a tree.