Go outside if you can, either accepting an invitation to someone’s home or volunteering at a charity function. But even if you cannot, make the day special. Change your normal activities for a set of different ones. Dress for the occasion. Decorate--or spend part of your day in beautifying your home for future enjoyment. It is a good idea to schedule a visitor or two.
Follow the holiday’s customs to set the day apart--to a certain extent. There is a special elan in selectively observing. Something like serial monogamy. The Good L-rd will forgive you and you will have a more pleasant day. Don’t go further in this breach than your conscience will allow, but enjoy the freedom you desire. For example, if you want to eat only food that is Kosher for Pesach on Passover, and know that potato chips suitably labeled are permissible--but cannot find any in the store, purchase regular ones and enjoy eating them on the holiday. I’ve done this!
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