Whom do you miss this season?

Santa Claus.

I live far away from all my relatives- so it’ll be my kids and me for Christmas Day. I miss my uncle and grandma in Chicago, my mom and stepdad in Montana, my closest friends who live in DC, Texas and Washington. and my dad’s family in Florida.

My dearly departed that I miss the most are my aunt and grandpa. It’s not easy being away from all of them, you’re right @CaptainHarley, but ahh, thanks for bringing up good memories with this question!

My mom. 3rd year without her. She loved Christmas. I guess I am just like her nothing like her.

My grandfather who used to spend every Christmas with our family. We used to take Christmas Eve drives into local neighborhoods known for elaborate light/yard displays, we’d go cut down a tree, decorate with ornaments that each had a story behind them and relax together inside with a fire going in the fireplace and favorite snack foods we wouldn’t eat any other time of the year.

I miss my dog. I’ve spent most of my life with him. He has made me a better person, I guarantee you… Dogs can change human’s lives. They love without expectations. They can do anything to be LITERALLY TOUCHED-aka loved. They are there when you are sad. They love you no matter how you look; ugly, pretty, sick… They will come to you at the end of the day, because they love you unconditionally. I’ve had my dog since I was 6. I am 18. Every single day he spent with me, I was a better person at the end of the day. Now, it is different without him. But I can feel his presence within me. Thank you baby boy. I love you so much… And sometimes I look up to the sky in hopes to see your face…

My dad. I miss him often though, not just Christmas. But his birthday was also in December, so it makes the month kinda hardcore lol.

My mom. This is my first year without her. I still think about her everyday.

My grandmother. :(

I always miss a lot of loved ones around Christmastime, my sister, several good friends, my grandfathers…. but the last two years I have really missed my grandma more than anything. We were very close, I don’t think I’ll ever fully heal from that loss.

Nope. I’m a live in the now type, looking forward to the Xmas eve celebration here tonight with the kiddos. No use crying over those that are gone.
I have never been one to have anniversary reactions.

Of course, the first holiday or two after losing someone can be hard, but to carry a torch forever is not healthy IMO.

This will be my first Christmas without my paternal grandmother. I wasn’t able to visit home for Thanksgiving, so this will also be the first holiday celebration I’ve been to without her. Don’t know how I’ll feel when it happens tomorrow. She was the only person other than my mother who was always around at Christmas.

I miss my family. My mother, brothers, sister, father, aunts, uncles and cousins, nieces and nephews.
I am on the West Coast and my family is on the East. It makes it very hard.
I have my daughter here with me and she splits her week between my house and her mothers house. If I leave, then I do not get to see my daughter for the holiday and as much as I want to be with my aging parents and all of my family, I can’t because my young daughter needs to be able to count on her father being there for her during times like this. Even if she is getting to the age where she is wanting less time with her father…ahhhh preteens.

I miss my best male friend. I am chatting on-and-off with him on Google Chat right now, though, so I guess that’s good enough. That being said, I wish he was feeling better.

No one.

My family. Nearest sister is 900 miles away, my brother is 1,500 miles away and parents are in Florida 1,100 miles away. All in different directions.

I know how those of you feel who are missing family. I love my wife with all my heart, but I miss my five grown children and the ten grandchildren who all live in North Carolina. This time of year is really hard on me.

That kid at the bottom of our street, no snow see.
Otherwise i’d be pelting the bastard with snowballs, much like last year.

My mother, she was the glue that really held the family together.

I miss my oldest son who emigrated to Sweden a few years ago, and my only granddaughter who I have never met, and probably never will. She was the subject of a bitter custody dispute and now lives with her Mother in London.

@YARNLADY

I’m so sorry. [ HUGGGS ]

My mother

My grandpa died of lung cancer this summer, almost age 85. This is the first year I’ve gone through this season without some Grandparent-signed card arriving in the mail. It’s kind of lonely.

My jellies.

@laureth

I know that feeling. When my step-mother dies, I’ll be the oldest person in my extended family.

@CaptainHarley Oh, that is so sweet, thank you

My dad and my grandmother most of all. They have been gone three and five years respectively.

As much as I enjoy Christmas, I find it to be a very melancholly time of year.

@cprevite

I can indeed be very melancholy. Hang around with those you care about, and enjoy their company.

Elliot.
And next season, I’m going to stop watching all together, because Olivia is leaving.
We’re talking about Law & Order SVU, right?