A Christmas Destination for People with No Families?

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I want to bounce an idea off of this forum.  

I would like to create a Christmas destination in Maine, which, brings people together for several days over the holidays, people who do not have families, but, want to go where "people know their name," are prepared to have fun and celebrate.  All the typical decorations and tree would be present, gifts exchanged, etc., because the host will make sure that everyone attending is known, included and will feel like part of the group.

However, I don't want this destination to feel like a pity party--because it absolutely would not be.  It would just be an excellent way for people without families to come together, celebrate the holidays, have many opportunities for great fun (i.e., dog-sledding, snow-sledding, skiing, caroling, etc.).  What we'd be doing is fast-forwarding the need for introductions and just bring everyone together as if they'd known each other for years.  This would not be a singles scene either.  Just people young and old coming together.

If you heard of this idea, would you be interested?  Would you come?  What do you think?  I'd appreciate your thoughts.  Thanks.

? · Accepted Answer

Great idea!

ldp · Answer

I like the idea but lots of introductory work has to be done before 
Create a kit for the holiday family 
Set tasks for each person or group of persons coming from same location or interests activities that will will bring the group closer together; a treeactivityy,decoration making,  cooking food one, baking one, a mural etc.
Take family pictures and make a mural for the next year 
Send reminders to persons interested by August and keep adding to the list 
Get persons who agree to recommend others without family
Go to organizations like churches and find them

? · Answer

That's an excellent idea! Very creative too! As far as the "pity party" thing goes, I think you can set up the atmostphere so that it isn't, but only to an extent. At some point it does become up to the people who come to act how they would like. Although I think people who come would at least have a positive outlook on holidays since they are still trying to celebrate it. Good luck! I hope it works out because like I said, awesome idea.

laurafrogs · Answer

I think this would be a great idea. I know people who have to spend Christmas alone and more or less miserable - something like this destination could help them making friends and socializing. Still, there is a financial side too, and I guess they'd have to pay for it, which would perhaps deter some people. But other than that, I feel this would be something really good and more than a simple gift. awesome :D

Anonymous · Answer

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A Christmas Destination for People with No Families?

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