Everyone feels lonely at times, but loneliness can worsen on holidays, such as Christmas, when people enjoy celebrating in the company of others. Maybe you are single. Maybe you have no family or none close, or you are alienated from them. Maybe you have few or no friends or have recently lost a loved one. Maybe your spouse is overseas in the military. Perhaps you are ill and cannot get out of the house.

What can you do? Of course, with today's technology you can connect with friends and loved ones through a variety of options, such as phone, e-mail, Facebook, Twitter or Skype. You can think of acquaintances who might want to celebrate with you, even in some small way, but perhaps you have been afraid to call. Why let your initial fear stop you?