Being on your own at Christmas

I would just drop into conversation what the plans are for christmas, and if she is not doing anything just casually say well you are more than welcome at ours, if you don't mind the little ones (she might love that, well lots of older ladies would!)

Cheers both - I'm nt good at knowing social conventions so wasn't sure what the grounds would be on this one so certainly didn't want to upset her - I hope she likes gluten free sutff?

I would ask her, I highly doubt she'd be offended and sure she wouldn't mind the kiddies. Lovely gesture & display of kindness, sure she'll really appreciate it!

I think it's a lovely thing to do and I'm sure she'll receive the invitation in the right way. It's made me feel all warm and fuzzy!

From a childs perspective.. when we were young my parents invited all sorts of random people to Christmas with us. Some of them were a bit weird but others became like surrogate uncles/aunts/grandparents and looking back I think what a selfless thing to do to 'sacrifice' your own family Christmas for the sake of others.

My mum still does it in her new town if she hears of anyone being on their own that's it, an invite is issued!!

I think you are wonderful for thinking of her. Definitely ask her x

Definitely ask her, she would probably love it. And if she does decline she will still be touched by the offer. Very kind of you to think about her.

Mine once invited a customer of hers ;she worked in a supermarket) to Xmas dinner as he said he would be alone. He came in a suit with a box of seashell chocolates for my mum ❤️ Very sweet.

ask her p. she will say if she can't/doesn't want to come.

That's so lovely - what a nice though to have, Pittabre

That's so lovely of you to think of her. Definitely ask her - she can always say no if she doesn't want to or she might feel she'd like to just pop in for a while and then at least she's not on her own all day. It's a really lovely thing to do

That's a lovely thing to do, P. You should definitely ask her.

That's such a nice thing to do. As others have said, just casually ask her what her Christmas plans are.

As an "on my own at Christmas" person, I have been invited to friends. A couple of times I have actually been, but I have to say I didn't really enjoy it. I felt like a stray dog and it is really hard to try to fit in with another family's traditions!

However, it is nice to be asked, but don't be surprised if she refuses.

I think it's a nice idea to ask, even if she doesn't end up coming. Always nice to be thought of.

Mini, that is the cutest thing. Tugged on my heartstrings there!

I think it's a lovely thing to do, and you should ask her. Like others have said, you have nothing to lose by doing so and i'm sure she will appreciate the sentiment whether she accepts your invitation or otherwise!

I think that it is a lovely thing to do. I'm sure that she will appreciate the offer even if she doesn't take you up on it!