Holidays are a time for family, friends, and loved ones. But what do you do when a loved one is no longer with you?
For many, the holidays are a time full of mixed emotions. On the one hand, there is the season’s happiness, and on the other hand, there is the pain of loss.
When you lose a loved one, the holidays can be especially tough. All the traditions and memories can be a reminder of what you no longer have.
If you struggle to find joy this holiday season because you miss a loved one, know that you are not alone.
Here are some quotes that may provide some solace during this difficult time.
Thanksgiving Without A Loved One Quotes
- “This Thanksgiving, I pray an extra prayer that where ever you have gone is a much better place than here.”
- “On this joyful occasion, I light up two candles, one for you and one for me, for you are always a part of my life, present, past, and future.”
- “During the holidays, you miss your loved ones the most. But it also gives you the time to cope with your loss in every way possible.”
- “I’m going to celebrate Thanksgiving the way we always do because I know you wouldn’t want it any other way.” You changed my perspective on love, life, and everything; this is the least I can do.”
- “You may not be with me while I walk around the house, preparing for Thanksgiving, but I don’t have to look too hard to find you.” When I look up towards the sky, I see you beaming down at me.”
- “My heart is aching; the grief is so strong. But I am making my way through this Thanksgiving with your memories close to my heart.”
- “Twinkle twinkle little star, I wish you happiness wherever you are.”
- “I am happy because I know you are in a happy place now; heaven was always your destiny.”
- “I look at the sky and see you. Smiling down at me, your radiant smile.”
SEE ALSO: 30 Thanksgiving in Heaven Quotes for Loved Ones
Quotes About Holidays Without Loved Ones
- “This Christmas, my heart is content knowing that you are in a safe place; you were too good for this world anyway.”
- “Do whatever it takes to cope with the void your loved one left behind. Enjoy the holidays. You deserve it.”
- “My life could never be wholesome again, but I will go on because the moments I had with you will last me a lifetime.”
- “This time, Christmas is different but not in a sad way. Who says you are gone? You are alive in my memories and heart; you shall live as long as I live.”
- “Celebrate your holidays as you did before, as the lost one wouldn’t want it any other way.”
- “I will never let the brightness of your smile fade away, and it burns inside me like amber in the ashes.”
- “Whoever is mourning the loss of a loved one this holiday season, I pray you to come out stronger and invincible after this.”
Emotional Holiday Grief Quotes
- “This holiday season, I am holding onto your memory dearly. I don’t know any other way to cope with your loss.”
- “This Christmas, I feel cold inside, lacking the warmth only you can provide.”
- “I never knew just how much you meant to me. It is only now that I realize this. Now that you are no longer here. Now, when the holidays don’t feel merry anymore.”
- “I was taking life one day at a time, little by little. But these holidays have shattered my resolve; I am a hot mess, ready to crumble any second.”
- “They say time heals everything. But the holidays in between bring everything back to square one.”
- “Holidays should come with a warning label for those who have recently lost their loved ones.”
- “So that time of the year has come again when I feel your absence, and I miss you the most. But here I am, having survived the year without you. Surviving the holidays shouldn’t be difficult too.”
- “Holidays without you feel like three shades darker.”
- “Treasure every second with your loved ones because you never know what tomorrow brings.”
First Holiday Without Loved One Quotes
- “On this first holiday without you, I feel pain, pride, and love; everything flows all at once.”
- “How I miss your eyes that followed me everywhere I went. I miss those strong hands that carried me when I wanted to reach the top of the Christmas tree. I miss those arms that comforted me when I would get sentimental during the Christmas holidays.”
- “This first Christmas, I am wistful, questioning the whys and hows.”
- “This first Thanksgiving isn’t the same without you. I miss your jokes, but your jokes don’t even cut it. I miss your face, smile, eyes, and arms. I miss you so much it hurts.”
- “This Christmas, I don’t feel like putting up the Christmas tree, decorating the mantle, or doing anything. After all, what’s Christmas without you?”
- “I wish you were here with me, I wish to hear your laugh once again, I wish to see you smile once again, and oh how I wish for my wishes to come true.”
- “I am keeping so many things to myself because whenever I turn towards you to share anything, I realize you are not here anymore.”
Heartfelt Missing Loved Ones During The Holidays Quotes
- “I do feel happy, but I can never feel content, for contentment lies with you.”
- “You are that missing piece of the puzzle that once made me whole.”
- “I hope that next Christmas, it doesn’t hurt as much.”
- “Had I known last Christmas would be our last one together, I would have kissed you a little bit harder and hugged you a little bit longer?”
- “How I wish I had agreed to watch all those football games with you last holidays. I am aching raw and intense.”
- “You said that we’ll be together forever. But where are you now that I need you the most?”
- “Christmas décor all around me; I am sitting here with tears running down my face. I am happy, sad, emotional, and hopeful. But I am not empty from the inside, never empty because your fire still burns inside me.”
- “Close ones offered her comfort, but the one who could provide comfort was gone.”
- “If you could see how I am holding up without you, you would be proud.”
- “This Christmas, I am crying one moment and smiling the next moment. I cry because you are now only in my memories. I smile thinking about the way you used to smile.”
- “You are not here, but I can feel you everywhere.”
Concluding Holidays Without Loved Ones Quotes
No matter the holiday, it’s always difficult to cope with losing a loved one.
Hopefully, these quotes provide some comfort if you are grieving during the holiday season.
Looking for more comforting quotes this season, have a look through our Merry Christmas in Heaven Quotes or our Christmas Without You Quotes.
