Christmas is a time where friends and family come together to celebrate, eat lots of food and be thankful for what they have.
But not everyone has a group of loved ones who can join them during the festive period and for some it can be an incredibly lonely time.
One person who claims to know this all too well is superstar, Miley Cyrus.
The 27-year-old has taken to social media to share a heartfelt message with her fans who might be feeling sad and alone over Christmas.
And her words seem to be helping many, with thousands liking and retweeting her emotional posts.
Despite having a large family, the Mother's Daughter singer has recalled a time when she felt like "s**t" over the holidays.
In a series of tweets, she shared a link to her track called My Sad Christmas Song and said: "A sad Christmas song I wrote a few years back right before the holidays.
"Was feeling like s**t cause I couldn't be with the one I loved. Even with a house full of family and friends I still felt alone...
"In ways that still feels relevant and someone reading this right now could possibly relate!"
She added: "If you feel lonely this season just know YOU ARE COMPLETELY MADE OF MAGIC! You are as special as a snowflake, beautifully unique and I hope inside your soul feels light, hope, peace and joy knowing how singularly amazing YOU are!
"Love always wins!"
Many took the time to comment on her tweets, thanking her for sharing the kind words.
One person replied: "Thank you so so much for this. I feel more fulfilled and content this holiday season than ones a few seasons ago. But I know how much I would have appreciated hearing this message back then when I felt alone, dark and miserable during this time of year."
A second wrote: "This is my second year spending the holidays alone because I lost both of my parents, thank you so much for this, I needed to hear it."
Another said: "I can't even describe how much I love you and how much I needed this. You're such a beautiful soul."
Someone else added: "It's not an easy moment for me, but your songs and everything you tell us soothes my heart, thank you Miley, for everything!"
"You are an angel, thanks for these words," commented a different user.
