Enjoying it alone

See the advantages of being single and make the most of them.

Singletons can create their own Christmas rituals - keep things light.

Christmas is just one day of the year and it will pass.

If you want to go away don't be put off by last-minute booking, just go for it.

If you have lost someone you love, have the Christmas you need and not the Christmas you feel you should have.

Don't be a Scrooge with yourself. Nurture yourself and give yourself some treats.

Be optimistic. See the possibilities instead of the probabilities and you might be surprised what turns up.