text: I usually celebrate holidays with my group, and then again alone.  I find, sometimes, that the preparation for a solitary rite is sometimes just as meaningful as the celebration itself. I know how you feel. I used to feel that way many years ago. I put forth more effort for my family's holidays rather than my  own. That's when I started coming up with special preperation for my own holidays and it made each one more special for me. Now I have 10+ year traditions for myself and I get really excited about them.\n\nFor example - Before Summer Solstice, I put the summer wreath on the door (make seasonal wreaths - it's a blast!), and then re-decorate my living room altar to honor the Gods of the sun and fire. I leave each altar up for a month or so.   I'll change the altar depending on the meaning behind the celebration so it's always changing. I'll set aside time for long pre-ritual baths. I'll take the time to bake a cake. Take my time shopping for wine. Those sorts of things.