Being born on the 12th and final month of the year has its perks! For as long as I can remember, I have always loved having a December birthday because I get to experience the job of celebrating Christmas and my birthday all in the same month (or in my case, the same day). Here are 6 perks of having a birthday during the so-called "most wonderful time of the year."
1. Double the presents!
Oh, the joy of getting birthday AND Christmas presents!
2. Sparkly/glittery things
Sparkles. Sparkles everywhere.
3. 25 Days of Christmas
Every year, ABC Family (now called Free Form) hosts a programming block called "25 Days of Christmas" from December 1 to December 25. I like to think of this as nonstop Christmas joy all December long up until Christmas comes.
4. Lots of dessert choices
My Christmas/birthday celebrations usually consist of cakes, pies, cupcakes, ice cream, cookies, banana pudding, etc. With so many dessert choices, it can get really hard to choose which one I really want, so I usually choose at least two. Of course I have to exercise off all those calories a few days later, but it's all worth it in the end!
5. Clearance sales
As a shopaholic, I love to make the most of the birthday money I receive to find sales at some of my favorite retail stores.
6. Christmas music!
Never gets old. Every year, I love tuning in to 101.9 LITE FM and 97.1 WASH FM to catch some Christmas carols.