Christmas is just around the corner! How great is that? Even if you're single, it's such a great time of the year. And 2010 is just around the corner! And with the New Year comes so many new possibilities and opportunities, so exciting times are just ahead!

In that spirit, let's bust some of my least favourite myths about single people and Christmas.

Myth 1: Single people are lonely at Christmas:

Ok, so this statement is full of nothing but lies and conjecture! Being single at Christmas can so much fun, so long as you're willing to believe it and take some action.

How do single people make Christmas fun? By going out there and meeting new people who are also single. But where? There's always the pub or the club, but the easiest and best place to go (especially in this horrible, cold weather!) is online. At www.anotherfriend.com you can log on at any time and meet lots of people who are also looking to meet like-minded people just like you. And since you have so much choice, with over 300,000 singles online and the number rising every day, an interesting conversation is always just an e-mail away.

Myth 2: Single people don't know what to do for the Christmas Holidays

No way, I can't believe people actually believe this! You have to laugh when you hear someone make a statement like this.

Plan your Christmas, and there'll be no problems at all! Realistically, there are 3 days for Christmas: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Stephen's Day. After that everyone pretty much does their own thing.  

Christmas Eve is usually taken up with work, Christmas shopping, spending time with family or catching up with friends. Do make sure to plan something to do this day. Keep yourself busy; that's the number one rule!

Christmas day is always family focused. Really enjoy your day with your family - become the life and soul of Christmas Day. Catch up with your mum and dad, brothers and sister, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles!

Stephen's Day is another family-focused day where everyone gets together! If you want to steer clear of the dreaded "Why are you single?" conversation, ask the person you are talking to lots of questions about themselves instead! Everyone loves to talk about themselves, and it will take the heat off you. Otherwise, hit the sales. Guys and girls, this is a great time to revamp your wardrobes at a much cheaper price than usual.

Myth 3: Single people have nowhere to go for the holidays.

Nowhere to go! The choice is endless, you could go to New York, London, Paris, Munich, Prague the choices are endless. The holidays are what you are going to make them. So plan them. What would you like to do? What would you like to see? There are great places in Ireland to visit as well - Giant's Gauseway, the Ring of Kerry, the Book of Kells, and so and so on. Be imaginative, research people places and things to go.

Christmas is a time for fun and loved ones. Remember, this could be your very, very, very, very, very, very last single Christmas ever, so enjoy! Christmas will be what you make it, so make it great.

What are/were your plans for Christmas? Did they work out for you? What would you do differently next year?