loneliness

My initial thoughts for Christmas Hell were crowded parking lots and long lines, but today I thought of this instead. I went to the James Center to take pictures of the reindeer they put out every year. Everyone that strolled through had someone with them. There was a little boy sitting by himself, pouting I think, while his mom and brother walked around. It got me thinking about people that don't have anyone to share the holidays with. I wonder if they go out to see the lights.