What Do You Do Instead Of Going Home For The Holidays?

Because not every tradition involves family.

This time of year, it's impossible to escape ideas of what the ~right~ holiday season looks like.

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You know... Going home, spending time with your family, the whole bit.

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But let's be real, that's not what the holidays mean for everyone.

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Maybe it's not so easy — financially, emotionally, or otherwise — to be with family members this month. Or maybe you've just grown into new traditions that feel wonderful and not stressful at all.

So we want to know: If the holidays don't involve "going home" for you, how do you spend them instead?

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Are you the master of the weird alternative holiday party?

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Do you and your best friend binge watch every holiday episode of your favorite shows?

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Did you come up with a delightfully random tradition with a partner?

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Or do you take the time off as an opportunity to treat yourself?

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If you don't spend the holidays with your family, tell us your favorite non-traditional activities you do instead in the comments and you could be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post!