I've spent Thanksgiving and other holidays away from home. The year I made the game hen Tandoori (Indiana, not DC as previously stated) I was alone, but I was determined to enjoy the day and not be sad. I succeeded. One time (I think it was Christmas, not Thanksgiving (but it would have worked), I went (pre-arranged) with some folks from work and served the meal at a homeless shelter (that WAS in DC). I had a good time making people happier and full, and I didn't have any time to think about being alone.