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10 Things People Born In December Understand

If you have a December birthday, you might have mixed feelings about this season.

Katherine DeVita
Dec 05, 2016
Eastern University
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10 Things People Born In December Understand
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December is one of the most magical months of the year. It is a time when school is winding down, snow starts to fall, families spend more time together (this could be a pro or a con), the stores are practically giving away their merchandise, and Christmas spirit is in the air. However, if you are born in December you can have mixed feelings about this season.

1. Your birthday presents are wrapped in Christmas-themed paper…

I have never minded because I love snowflake wrapping paper (and you can’t have that if your birthday is in June), but some people (understandably) prefer to have their birthday and Christmas separate.

2. Which are then placed under the Christmas tree.

See point one above.

3. You can’t have an ice cream birthday cake.

Well, you can, but it’s hard to enjoy it when snow is falling and it is 10 degrees outside.

4. You can’t have your birthday party outside.

If you live somewhere frequented by snow, birthday party options usually consist of bowling, ice skating, or arcade games. You will have to wait until June for that pool party.

5. People give you birthday/Christmas combo gifts.

Now, I know everyone has a different financial situation, but hear me out. I don’t give you your birthday gift in July and tell you it is your Christmas gift too...

6. You get to participate in Christmas festivities for your birthday.

You can drive around looking at the twinkling Christmas displays, watch festive holiday movies, and have snowflakes on your birthday cake if that is what your heart desires.

7. People always tell you, “it must be SO cool to have your birthday that close to Christmas.”

Every year since kindergarten someone says this to me. It is a common misconception that we receive more gifts.

8. You may get a blizzard for your birthday present.

This is really only a problem if you live somewhere that is frequented by snow. Throwback to December of 2009 when my birthday party was canceled (postponed) because of a blizzard.

9. Your birthday is at the height of cold and flu season.

It is common for someone to not show up to your party because they are sick (in some cases that person may even be you).

10. You wouldn’t have your birthday any other time of the year.

Even through December has its drawbacks, I wouldn’t change a thing.


Happy Birthday to all my fellow December babies!



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