Single Mom Invites 60 Strangers To Christmas Dinner So They Don't Have To Be Alone
December 27, 2017
When a young single mother overheard another woman saying that she hates this time of year because she feels lonely, she decided to do something about it.
Credit: Greenock Telegraph
Taylor Barnes, 22, of Greenock, Scotland, organized a Christmas dinner for 60 strangers that included a three-course meal, presents, and live music.
"I had been thinking about Christmas Day, because me and my wee girl were going to be lonely this year as I don't really have support," Barnes told the Daily Record.
"Then I heard this woman saying that she hates this time of year because she remembers how lonely she is. I was quite upset. I couldn't sleep that night. I went online looking for ideas of what I could do. Then the idea for the Christmas dinner just popped into my head. I thought it would be great to have a community event to bring other people who will be on their own together."
She launched an appeal online and was soon inundated with responses.
The owners of a local steakhouse saw the post and offered to host and cook for the party.
"We even had a singer come along so people were having a singsong and a dance," Barnes said. "People donated all the stuff, so it was a real community effort."
"There's a lot of really good people out there."
Credit: Greenock Telegraph
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