One surefire way to feel less lonely especially on a holiday is to do something that brings joy to others Beurkens says.

How to celebrate thanksgiving alone. You dont have to. This could mean volunteering in some way sending holiday cards to a. For example the Macys Thanksgiving Day parade is held every Thanksgiving in New York City.

Start Black Friday Shopping. Right as Thanksgiving Day winds down Black Friday strikes in full force. Luckily there are a few tricks for how to celebrate thanksgiving alone and still have a great turkey day.

Here are 10 ideas for how to spend the day. Celebrate Thanksgiving by Yourself. Tap into that secretive joy on your solo Thanksgiving.

Get up get dressed. If youre not the only one spending Thanksgiving alone ask if theyd like to do something together. Alternately you can purchase sliced turkey and make or purchase sides to go with it.

Plan on making the day purely about you. So what if you cant be home for Thanksgiving this year. 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.

Traveling can take your mind off being alone on Thanksgiving. A few days before Thanksgiving ask your friends what their plans are. Get your family on Skype and have your Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow.