There's a special Fediverse discussion group where you can go for friendly conversations about everyday things. It's meant as a way to connect socially isolated people with the rest of the world. You can follow at:

➡️ @joinin

You might want to also follow the hashtag:

➡️ #JoinIn

They are especially active at Christmas, but they can be used at any time of year. They're for anyone who is looking for calm friendly conversation.

#Christmas #Xmas