Single During The Holidays? 17 People Share Their Favorite Traditions

Single people (and formerly single folks!) share their favorite traditions.

We tend to associate the holidays with friends-and-family time. And while all that togetherness is a lovely way to cap off the year, there’s also something to be said for squeezing in a little me-time during the hecticness of the holidays.

Single folks ― or people who are now coupled-up but look back fondly on their single days ― will attest to that.

We recently asked singles and people who’ve spent time alone in the past to share the holiday traditions they love the most. Some traditions were truly solo events, and others bring in friends who might also be alone for the holidays. Read some of the best responses below.

I’d take a singles-only holiday trip.

“When I was single, my favorite tradition was going on a short getaway with a close friend or three, often fellow singletons. We’d rent an Airbnb or visit a favorite (often spa-centric) retreat center. During our holiday trip, we’d exchange gifts, eat yummy food, rest lots, spend time in nature and make vision boards for the year ahead.” ― Jessica Engle, a dating coach in the Bay Area