If your birthday is close to Christmas then you probably have some sort of opinion about it. People like myself love it simply because they love Christmas, but lots of others don't take too kindly to having their birthday overshadowed by the popular holiday. Although, no matter what your thoughts on it are, we can all share in our similar situations due to our birthday being so merry.
1. Literally, everyone forgets your birthday.
When I say everyone, I mean it. One year my parents actually completely forgot as well. The issue is that people are in such a rush to find that perfect gift, or they are still just in their holiday mood that they don't remember your birthday.
2. No one gets you two presents.
All your other friends and family members get two presents a year, but that just doesn't apply to you. You often have friends get you a present and say "here's your Birthmas present" to which you have to conjure up a nice reply.
3. You can ask for a bigger present.
One of the perks of a birthday around this time though is that you are able to ask for a bigger present when others can't. A new computer may seem like a lot for just a Christmas present but for your birthday and Christmas? Seems fairer. Live it up and go for the big present this year!
4. Not many people will show up if you try to do something for your birthday.
Lots of people tend to go out of town to spend time with their relatives around Christmas. This usually leaves you fairly lonely at your party (I once even invited my whole class to my party and one person showed). It can be upsetting when you're the only one celebrating your birthday, but that doesn't mean you can't still party it up.
5. All of your presents are wrapped in Christmas paper.
Let's be real here, you probably have never gotten a present that didn't have some sort of Christmas tree or "fa la la la la" quote on it. It's never surprising, but you can't help dreaming that you get a nice bag which actually says "Happy Birthday" someday.
If you do actually try to plan a birthday gathering, you may as well make the theme Christmas because that's what your place is going to be ready for. I have learned to embrace this and make my birthday theme ugly Christmas sweaters every year so that at least I can have a good laugh!
From visiting your third cousin once removed to going ice skating with the whole family, Christmas is all about being with loved ones. This means that your birthday is too, so get ready to do some family activities and don't be too sad if it overshadows your big day. You still get to be with family and that's awesome.
Seriously, I thought that Feliz Navidad was my special birthday song until I was 7.
No matter how much you complain about your birthday being overshadowed, you still get really happy when December rolls around. Hot chocolate, fireplaces, blankets, and cheer make your birthday that much better. You can't help but kind of love it.
