7 Pros And Cons Of Having Your Birthday Close To Christmas
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7 Pros And Cons Of Having Your Birthday Close To Christmas

What happens when your birthday is close to Jesus's.

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7 Pros And Cons Of Having Your Birthday Close To Christmas
Casie LaMay

Probably one sentence I hear very often around the holidays is, "Oh, wow! The 22nd? Your birthday is so close to Christmas!" That it is indeed, and I must say I don't hate it as much as you think I would. I actually enjoy having my birthday so close to the cheery, Christmas season. Despite my positivity, there are some ups and downs to having your birthday near that time of the year, and this is just a few of them. Enjoy!

1. Pro - You can do something Christmas related for your very own birthday

Sledding, ice skating, caroling, hot coco, shopping, etc. Who wouldn't love a beautiful walk in the snow surrounded by Christmas lights, AND it's your birthday too? Score!

2. Con - Combined Christmas and Birthday Gifts

Now, fortunately, my family has been extremely good at avoiding this type of situation. But I have heard many instances from others who get gifts just on Christmas, and their parents will count the gifts as their birthday presents too.

3. Pro - You can wear ugly sweaters, and listen to Christmas music on your birthday without being judged

Only December babies can experience the joy of jamming to jingle bells on their special day.

4. Con - Too much celebration

With all the Christmas parties and birthday bashes, you might get sick of the endless cake and cookies (and socializing).

5. Pro - Late December birthdays are usually off from school, or sometimes you get a snow day

No need for wasting your birthday in class, instead you can enjoy your break!

6. Con - You could possibly get stuck in the car all day

Avoiding Christmas traveling is near impossible with your birthday being so close to the 25th, but at least after being in the car all day, your destination is your family!

7. Pro - Everywhere you go is gorgeous and festive

It's almost like all the neighbors decorated their houses just for your birthday.

Merry Christmas and a Happy Birthday to all the December birthdays out there!

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