Context: I spent a Christmas working in a computer lab on a school project.  My family were thousands of miles away celebrating together, but I had to work on my project by myself.  It wasn't at all festive and I felt isolated.
Speaker 1: I spent my first Christmas away from home in a computer lab, working by myself.
Speaker 2: Oh! pity about you. 
Speaker 1: Yes, it wasn't very fun.  But I had to do it because my project for work was due the next day.
Speaker 2: Hope you had good time after your work!