I was getting kind of depressed thinking about the holidays. I know 12 step isn't everyone's cup of tea, but now that I've found meetings I like, it has improved my life for the most part. Alcoholism wrecked my marriage and left me basically friendless, so I am glad to have my AA family. I've even met a couple of fellow Jews in AA and am bringing latkes to this upcoming Sunday's meeting since it will be the first night of Hanukkah. And even if I don't believe in the holiday itself, at least I have a place for food and fellowship on Christmas Day itself since my post-marriage Christian gf made some cutting remarks about me not believing in Christmas and told me I was not welcome at her house (I bought her an expensive Murano glass vase from Venice that I think will go to someone more deserving). Otherwise I know the temptation to slip into an alcohol-induced oblivion will rear it's ugly head. And even if I don't go to AA, I can always call my Jewish friends from AA for the traditional Jewish Christmas Dinner (Chinese) and a movie.