but i dont believe in wasting that amount of money on a meal when there are people sleeping on the street,and going hungry

Not spending money on a meal won't help homeless people out, unless you spend the time / money you would have spent actually doing something to help them. You can't really feel self-righteous by eating a cheap meal in front of the TV or going for a ride.

It's sounds like you'd be happiest being miserable, so do that.

Tell her you'll go but only if you're she agrees to dress up as scary spice and deliver full intercourse with all the trimmings.
Then take pics. And post em up.

sounds like the best option is not to go, and ignore all the 'miserable' comments above. But if they're a good enough friend, I'm sure they'll understand if you explain your reasons.

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Am thinking of getting a helmet camera,as i ride a road bike sometimes,ive had a few misses with cars coming a bit to close and being abusive,so thought id film my travels,want one thats penlght sized,also wear a rucksack so a recorder is no problem.

but i dont believe in wasting that amount of money on a meal when there are people sleeping on the street,and going hungry

So food is a luxury but a helmet cam isn't? 🙄

Friends are friends, don't waste them, so go for the meal. Surely you can forget all about the Xmas stuff and still enjoy a meal with friends?

The whole point of the Saturnalia is to lift one's spirits at the most miserable time of the year. You sound like you need a bit of Saturnalia to me. Just go with the flow.

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This should give you some Christmas cheer 🙂

Happy Holidays……

ahhhh bo!!ocks. Why didn't that work?

LOL – sorry, I'm just shit with pooters.

Here you go

smart arse!

Firstly i hate christmas,and all the comercialised trappings.I have no family,or kids.

This year a freind and her family,want me to spend Boxing Day with them at an up market hotel,for Christmas Lunch,cost about 36 quid upwards,which they are paying for me,as a Christmas present(but i dont believe in wasting that amount of money on a meal when there are people sleeping on the street,and going hungry),and dont want them to pay for me,so i have said i have other plans.

This seems to have caused a problem for them.

So should i go and accept their very kind hospitality,and possibly be upset because i no longer have any parents,and no kids,and cant do the happy families thing.

or,
Should i go and try and enjoy a free meal,be chatty and funny as per usual even though deep down im really depressed at Christmas.

or
Should i refuse,appologetically and go for a ride.
I think you should get things in proportion. There's a wagu beef sandwich in london for £84. A SINGLE SANDWICH.
No single starving person is going to be more likely to die because of you going to a hotel and enjoying a £36 christmas meal. If you think otherwise, then go to the hotel, put the meal in a bag, package it up and send it to 'em.

GO FOR THE FREE MEAL ACCEPT THE GIFT GRACIOUSLY – BUT DONATE THE EQUIVELENT COST OF THAT MEAL TO A HOMELESS CHARITY.
you can then enjoy Christmas – and not feel guilty at the same time.