In an ideal world, we would all enjoy Christmas celebrations like the ones we see in TV commercials. So many family members gathered around the dinner table that extra leaves have to be added to make sure everyone can have a place setting and dine until they can’t squeeze in another bite. All that preceded and followed by lively fellowship, love and lots of memories. But we don’t live in an ideal world. Many people will ( perhaps once again) spend their Christmas holiday either alone, or not a part of the aforementioned festive get together. What about you? If you’ve spent holidays without family and friends before, or you expect to this year, let’s talk about how you deal with those circumstances, and possibly come away with some ideas for how to make it a joyous occasion nonetheless.