"With limits on social gatherings a possibility this Christmas, more people than usual may find themselves feeling lonely. This is what you can do to help yourself and others feel less isolated
It is the time of year when people are normally talking about their plans for Christmas. But with coronavirus resurgent across much of Europe and lockdowns in force in England and other nations, the countdown to the festive period has been somewhat muted this year.
According to the Campaign to End Loneliness, there were nine million lonely people in the UK before the pandemic – a figure that is likely to have risen significantly since restrictions came in.
Fortunately, there are many ways we can connect with each other over the coming weeks. From writing to strangers to volunteering for a charity, here’s how you can help combat loneliness this Christmas."
https://www.positive.news/society/seven-ways-to-combat-loneliness-this-christmas/