Need Help to Bring Holiday Cheer

Christmas Eve Midnight service.

I would skip any that start in the 7:00 pm range... these are usually focused more on the kids and often have a kids' play or skit re-enacting a version of the nativity. But if you go to an 11pm or later service (the "midnight" service) it is usually a serene candlelit service that becomes quite joyous at the very end. Very peaceful. I've never left a midnight service feeling rushed or sad or anything but joyous and peaceful.

See if there is somewhere you could go and volunteer together for Christmas Eve or Christmas...Maybe it could help her get back that spirit while she's helping others...Always brightens my days when I help others...

Really, just be there.
Be there to listen or just to provide companionship.
IME, some Christmases are just like that.
Sad is sadder, happy is happier.
You really can't "make" sad happy.
Just be a friend. :)

Just let her know you love her and be silent until she is ready. It most likely won't be Christmas for her until next year.

Invite her over for a nice dinner, Christmas music and decor. Talk about what you ARE grateful for.

We will be attending a Carol Service at church tonight and a Christmas Eve service tomorrow night. These are my favourite services of the Christmas season. Even if you aren't regular church goers you can appreciate the music and the peace, love, hope and joy present.

Be a friend. You can't replace her sorrow and stress. Let her know you're there if she needs you, that's the best thing you can do. Take her some baked goodies, give her a hug, but know her happiness has to come from within. I lost both my parents this year, my Mom just last month, and am reeling, many people I know lost loved ones as well. We don't all grieve in the same way or on the same timetable, but we'll get through.