A happy Christmas alone

Before we universally condemn loneliness we should ensure we understand its roots, and that sometimes solitude can be sweet.The meaning of Christmas, and its supposed power to bring friends and family together, is again in evidence this year. Jonathan Freedland admirably called for an end to loneliness, and urged social policy to address it – a sentiment echoed by a Guardian leader. Link to read Balaji Ravichandran’s A happy Christmas alone

Source: The Guardian