I was born on Christmas. It kinda sucks.
Throughout the year, my boss brings cakes and cookies and stuff in for people's birthdays, and usually goes out to lunch with them, but not for me. Today was most people's last day for the rest of the year, and no mention.
We used to have a snack day once a month at the place where I worked before, and it was for the birthdays in that month. Except December. It was cancelled during that month because there were already so many Christmas parties everyone was going to.
When I was in school, same thing. Kids got cupcakes on their birthday. I never got any. Kids got sleep overs for their birthday. I never got one. People suggest to celebrate on half birthdays, but hey, that is June 25, and we aren't in school then either, dummy. But the summer kids still got a party just for them.
Throughout the year, people ask me to help out with birthday stuff for other people, and I usually say no. They think it is strange. "I mean, everyone has a birthday, right? Everyone gets the same kind of party, right? We'll do it for you when it is your birthday! Oh wait, its on Christmas, isn't it? We don't work that whole week. Well, we'll remember and go out for you the week before." No you won't. Never happened before, and its not going to happen.
What the heck is wrong with me? I'm damned near 30 (you know, on Christmas) and I shouldn't get worked up over no one celebrating my birthday. I guess that is not true. My family does celebrate my birthday. After we open presents in the morning, and have lunch, I get sang to, a present, and a bunch of my sisters rolling their eyes because I'm taking the attention away from their kids. I've had a birthday pie before because we had so much cake for Christmas. And I don't even particularly like pie!
Just me being bitter and petty
December 21st, 2007 at 07:25 am
December 21st, 2007 at 07:37 am 1198222650
to this day (ok three years but still) when we do our annual his birthday/my birthday calls (we broke up shortly after the holidays) he still mentions having his first real party at 29 and makes him a little chocked up. It is one of the best memories I have of our time together and it felt amazing to pull it off without him knowing. His new wife (yuck hate saying that word) doesn't do anything special for his day. It is nice hearing twice a year how much he now realizes he made a mistake.
Also, my mom and sisters are only a couple days after Christmas, makes it a real challenge each year for a neat present and 3 days later another one.
December 21st, 2007 at 12:54 pm 1198241648
Personally, I'm not a big birthday person. Mind is always during memorial day weekend so no one is ever around. So I have my own tradition, I sit down by myself, grab a cigar, and some good boubon. Drink, smoke, watch the sunset, and reflect.
One of my sons birthday is Halloween. All his friends are going to be excited about trick or treating.
I think at the end of the day ... it is what it is. Just make the most of it and enjoy the day. Most people don't share their brthday with so many relatives every year.
And Happy Birthday!!!
December 21st, 2007 at 01:33 pm 1198243993
I know so many people born on Christmas (& most my family is December anyway) so I understand. It is so weird to me to celebrate summer birthdays now. I tell my kids they are really lucky they don't have December birthdays. & it is nice to spread out the gifts a little.
Anyway, such is life. Stomp your feet and scream, and then forget about it. Not much you can do about it. (hugs)
December 21st, 2007 at 02:50 pm 1198248633
I feel stupid every time I think about it, because, well, it is kinda stupid.
December 21st, 2007 at 03:21 pm 1198250469
I actually don't bother celebrating my birthday, but I can understand its important to some people. If you value something and no one respects that, it isn't stupid to be upset.
December 21st, 2007 at 03:56 pm 1198252568
Happy Upcoming birthday to you!
December 21st, 2007 at 04:47 pm 1198255650
However, I strongly believe that people do not know what you want unless you say something regardless when your birthday is on. I tell my husband I want a white rose and get taken out for an Ice-cream cone. (I am pretty simple).. but there has been some years I call up a group of friends and we go out for a fondue party if I am feeling rested enough for a social night. Other people are not going to make my events for me so I just plan away.
December 21st, 2007 at 05:18 pm 1198257505
And you are right. I would like my own special day. For someone to remember my birthday because they remember IT (and ME), not them be thinking about Christmas and then it dawns on them that, "hey, it's her birthday, isn't it?"
And then I remember. Things could be worse. If this is all that is wrong with my life, I got a pretty sweet life, don't I?
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December 21st, 2007 at 07:41 pm 1198266080
My ex BIL was also born on New Year's Eve (as someone above). He liked it because EVERYONE was partying every year!!!
And yes, as we get older, it gets sooooooooooo much less important. For me? Just another trip around the sun -- BIG DEAL!!!
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Oh, and happy birthday!
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December 27th, 2007 at 04:36 pm 1198773399
Having a Christmas b-day may be a pain from a gift/celebration standpoint, but you always get to share your b-day with the best holiday ever.
Happy belated b-day
From a 1/6 be-day celebrator
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