Hi! This is an unconventional way to go about it but I write for a local newspaper and am looking for a material for my feature article that is Christmas-relevant.
So anyway, can you guys please tell me what your saddest Christmas story is? Just a brief summary will do. I can't promise you that everyone's stories will be included in my article due to the limited space but if I do find your story striking, I hope you're willing to be interviewed as I have to talk you about it - maybe over the phone or coffee or email or whatever. If you're not comfortable disclosing your name, it's perfectly fine too and we can make a way around it. What matters is the experience that you had and that you're willing to share your story (real stories only, definitely not made up ones).
P.S. This is not a joke so for those who don't have anything else better to do, please be considerate, efff off, and don't waste both of our time. Toodles.