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The Day After Christmas: The Worst Day To Have A Birthday?
Let us know what you think is the best way to handle having a birthday on or near Christmas
My grandfather's birthday was Dec. 26.
He used to say, with a smile, that it was the worst day of the year to have a birthday because everybody's festive spirit is pretty much drained by the day after Christmas.
Having a birthday right around Christmas is a double-edged sword.
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It is a neat, upbeat time of year for most folks, so a birthday celebration can flow right along with it.
However, a birthday can get overshadowed if it's right before Dec. 25 or it can be an afterthought if it's right after the holiday. Having a birthday on Dec. 25 is somewhat special, but you can be guaranteed you won't get the presents or attention you'd get if your birthday was Sept. 25.
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WikiHow actually has a page with advice on how to enjoy a Christmas birthday. Among the tips is to accept the fact your birthday competes with a festive holiday, put up birthday decorations as well as Christmas decor and be appreciative of the presents you do get.
What do you think? Do you know someone with a birthday around Christmas? How do they deal with it?
Let us know in the comments section.
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