If youre not the only one spending Thanksgiving alone ask if theyd like to do something together.

How to celebrate thanksgiving alone. Plan on making the day purely about you. You could do a Thanksgiving potluck together or simply arrange to do something fun during the day like catching a movie or going out for dinner. For example the Macys Thanksgiving Day parade is held every Thanksgiving in New York City.

One surefire way to feel less lonely especially on a holiday is to do something that brings joy to others Beurkens says. Right as Thanksgiving Day winds down Black Friday strikes in full force. My parents are wonderful peopleFollow MeTwitter.

Try visiting one of the cities hosting a Thanksgiving Day parade. Here are 10 ideas for how to spend the day. We live in the 21st century.

A great way to end your solo Thanksgiving is to treat yourself to an at-home spa day. Get up get dressed. If you feel a turkey is too large you can make a cornish hen or chicken.

This could mean volunteering in some way sending holiday cards to a. After all there is still plenty to be thankful for. Celebrate Thanksgiving by Yourself.

If you want to escape being alone on Thanksgiving altogether choose a country that doesnt celebrate Thanksgiving or where it takes place on a different date such as Canada. If you are in different time zones spend some time together on video chat but make a plan. Tap into that secretive joy on your solo Thanksgiving.