Too Close to Christmas?

Sandy - posted on 07/22/2012

It's expensive for us. Daughter's birthday on the 16th, husband's birthday Jan. 4th, and our anniversary Jan. 11th. If you can plan, do it for after your tax refund deposits to your bank account. ☺ Seriously though.

Michelle - posted on 07/19/2012

my oldest was born on bec 31 yep so no none wants to come to party or its a pop in on the way then hubby 4th jan baby no 2 8th jan oh and mine at the end of jan very hectic and the family curses us we made the promis to make birthdays spetial but we gave family come from far so we end up with two christmases 3 birthdays in one week crazy times but fun xxx

Michelle - posted on 07/19/2012

my oldest was born on bec 31 yep so no none wants to come to party or its a pop in on the way then hubby 4th jan baby no 2 8th jan oh and mine at the end of jan very hectic and the family curses us we made the promis to make birthdays spetial but we gave family come from far so we end up with two christmases 3 birthdays in one week crazy times but fun xxx

Sam - posted on 02/06/2012

My daughter was born on the 15th of december( due date was the 25th). I made it very clear to everyone that that is her birthday not a birthday/christmas. People think that just because she is so close to christmas that there is no reason for her to have a birthday and christmas when they can just put both together. I dont think it is fair at all, she has 3 siblings and they all have their own birthdays. A friend of mine suggested that i have her birthday either at the beginning of Dec. or the middle of Jan. that way no one can mix up the 2 days. So far 4 years later it is working out quite well.

Jenna - posted on 01/04/2012

I'm a Christmas baby myself--December 21st and was brought home on Christmas Day in a stocking. My daughter is on the 6th and my husband is on the 9th. We don't feel it interrupts Christmas because we focus on the birthdays on those dates and ignore Christmas. My daughter is only 4 and we generally don't throw parties until they start kindergarten. I think that you can always throw parties the first Saturday of the month and people will still come and celebrate the birthday, even if they are born on Christmas Day.

Julie - posted on 01/02/2012

my brother's birthday is dec 15th and my exes is dec 29th. My ex said his parents always combined with chistmas and he HATED it. We always celebrated my brothers birthday and waited a few days before putting up the tree and other decorations. My parents were very adament about separating the two and my brother said that was the best thing when he was a kid.

Brandie - posted on 12/12/2011

we do a combined party after her sisters bday her birthday dec 26th her sister jan11 because its easier that way hasn't yet caused any problems so far

Sequoia - posted on 05/03/2010

My daughter was born Dec. 21st so I have tried getting the invites out as soon as possible because people will make Christmas party plans and things like that if they dont know her party is coming. We have talked about celebrating with a party in the summer when she is a bit older only because so far both years its been raining so activities for the kids become limited. Cross your fingers for me for better weather next year huh

ASHLEA - posted on 05/01/2010

Hi, My son's birthday is December 14th. and I don't beleiv'te it interferes with Christmas. It's just an extra special month for the little one. When there young you definetely don't have to splurge on a bunch of gifts. They don't know the difference. So good luck to you and your family....

KL'CEE - posted on 04/30/2010

My daughter was born Dec. 26th, so far I have not had any problems. For the past 2 years, I have celebrated her birthday a few days after. No one in my family has complained about having to buy Christmas and birthday presents. As she gets older I plan to celebrate her birthday a few weeks before as in a family birthday party. On her birthday I have taken her to eat and ice cream just me and her cause its just us. Hope this helps a littl

Michelle - posted on 04/24/2010

My daughter was born dec 6th. Its hard when your trying to plan a birthday party because theres only so many indoor places to have babys b-day party. Other than that it's not so bad. My husband and I just make sure we seperate her birthday presents from her christmas presents making sure that they are equal. I don't think that it is that bad having a december baby.

Chelsea - posted on 04/22/2010

my daughter was born on 12-26-2007 the day after shes 2 now and we've always celeabrated her birthday the day after christmas and never had a problem we have a big birthday party all the adults wrap her christmas presents in chrismas paper and birthday in birthday paper we put them under the tree with the rest of the presents.

Molly - posted on 04/20/2010

My daughter's bday and mine are near Christmas (15th and 19th) but the biggest problem for us is not being near to Christmas, but to each other! I'm just not motivated to make two cakes so close together, so my bday gets ignored in favor of hers (which is really fine!) We just make sure to pay special attention to her day, with non-Christmas-y stuff. I loved having a baby at Christmas time, it was very special!

Nakia - posted on 04/15/2010

my son b-day is on the 30th. he's only 2 so it has been fine we would just split the toys and from christmas for his birthday. but that will not last for long.. try to plan ahead for parties, because we know all busy we get for hoilday season. last year i found myself not prepared to give him a big party.

Kristy - posted on 04/15/2010

My daughter was born on the 12-27-37. I haven't had any trouble with her birthday being so close to Christmas. The only problem that I have is my 10 yr. old complaining about her little sister getting alot of presents.

Tiffany - posted on 04/14/2010

My son was born 12-17-07. The way we believe, we believe that u should never down play a birthday because of a holiday. The only problem with it was, my son got so compleatly sick of opening presents by the time christmas came he gave all his unopened presents to my husband at the fam get together and said "here, u open it" it was so funny. But we plan on having big parties no matter what. We go to the Dollar tree for all the party supplies and have it at a place that is free. This past year we had it at McDonalds because of the play place inside. We didnt have to pay anything. We brought our own cake and if anyone wanted to eat, they could buy it while they were there. All we paid for was the cake, some chex mix, plates cups forks and kool-aid. Couldnt have come out cheaper.

TIFFANY - posted on 03/11/2010

my two year old was actually supposed to be due on christmas day but she got here on the 29th.

Diana - posted on 03/11/2010

My son's birthday is Dec. 22 and, so far, it hasn't been a problem. Like the other moms said, it does take some extra planning on your part (sending invites earlier, following up with a phone call in case the card got lost among the holiday greetings), but it's not hard. We deal with the influx of gifts by getting him necessities at Christmas and Hanukkah (my husband is Jewish so we celebrate both!), such as clothes and books, and leave the toys to his birthday. We've decided that when our son gets older, we'll give him the choice of having a half birthday in June if he'd like an outdoor party. The important thing is to recognize their birthday separate from the holidays so they feel important.

Tonia - posted on 03/10/2010

My son was also born on Christmas. Like one poster said, we do birthday part of the day and Christmas the other pt. Since he was actually born in the afternoon, we open Christmas presents, go visit with family and friends during the morning and then the afternoon is just for his birthday. we also have a separate party for him that same weekend so family and friends can attend. One thing I like to stress is to make sure to wrap birthday presents in birthday paper and christmas presents in christmas paper.

Heather - posted on 03/10/2010

I had my son December 10, 2007 and I like having his birthday at this time. I was originally due December 20th but had a scheduled ceserian. I don't feel that it makes a difference as long as you give their birthday time. Do not combine their birthday and Christmas, I personally feel that it would not be fair to the child.

Pam - posted on 03/09/2010

My little girl was born on the 11th of Dec, it has not posed a problem yet b/c i have a system that when i get my tax money at the beginning on the yr i put so much into a Christmas club at a local bank and that way i cannot touch it until like the 2nd wk in Nov. and thats when i start buying b-day and Christmas stuff for her. Def plan to have the party early in the month and devote that day to them and them alone and let them know that they are the center of attention for that day. we have had a blast both yrs so far!!!

Misty - posted on 03/09/2010

My son was born on Christmas Day. We have a big family birthday party a couple weeks before Christmas but celebrate his birthday first thing Christmas morning with grandparents. It is actually kind of fun because we wake up and have cake for breakfast before unwrapping birthday presents. I NEVER wrap his birthday presents in Christmas paper and I ask my family not to do so either. After celebrating our son's birthday in the morning, we celebrate Christmas in the afternoon. I actually enjoy the whole day of celebration!

Siniad - posted on 03/08/2010

my son was born ob 14th Dec, he is only 2 but we've had 2small family gatherings for it, as both sides of the family are very large, we've never had a problem wid his bday at xmas time.If anything you as the parent get stuck with what to buy them for birthday and xmas but its all abouut planning.

Emily - posted on 03/08/2010

My daughter was born in Dec. too. I loved having her at that time. Call me crazy but so much soo that we are hoping to have our second around that time too! I loved having the new baby smell and a new baby during Christmas time!

Mandy - posted on 03/07/2010

My daughter was born on Dec 22 and I can't stand when people would point out how awful it was to have a child that close to Christmas. Everyone has a birthday no matter when it is!! As of right now our only issue is a financial one but have decided to start a Christmas Club account with our bank so we can put money in it every month and use that for the birthday and Christmas. When our daughter gets older, she may decide to celebrate her half birthday in the summer and then just have a small dinner or something on the actual day! As long as the child is happy...it doesn't matter when their birthday is!

Jenny - posted on 03/07/2010

Having a December b-day myself (the 19th). I always hated my birthday growing up and vowed NEVER to have a child in December. It was just that no one ever wanted to come to my birthday party because of the financial obligations already applied to Christmas, or there was always a blizzard. Not to mention the fact that 90% of my birthday presents were wrapped in Christmas paper or that I would get a "combined" present. And then we were pregnant and the due date was set for December. At that moment, I decided that my daughters birthday would never get overshadowed, and that I would make it special no matter what. If nothing else turns out right (like we have to cancel the party because of a blizzard) she will at least get a present wrapped in the appropriate paper. :)

Lyndsley - posted on 03/07/2010

Lol, my daughter was born Christmas. So, I started a tradition. We do birthday first thing in the morning, and then Christmas at night. No matter what happens, make sure they know their birthday is more important than any other holiday:) And I won't lie, it is probably the most hectic day of the year!! Anyhow, as they get older and have school friends, you can always throw a bd party early. Good luck!

Kathleen - posted on 03/07/2010

my daughter is the 21st of december but i usuall save a lot of miney buy getting her somfin small for her birthday or give i organised a wee family party for her seen as shes only 2 and get all the rest for christmas

Bethany - posted on 03/06/2010

My son was born Dec 17, and so far there's only a few minor challenges (scheduling birthday parties, budgeting for both birthday and Christmas presents, and also dealing with the overload of gifts he gets in Dec). I've heard from friends who have Dec birthdays that as long as their family didn't forget their birthday in the midst of the holidays it was fine, but some friends got combination birthday-Christmas gifts or no birthday party, or always had a Christmas-themed party and they hated it. When he's a little older, we're going to let him decide when he wants his big birthday party - in Dec or a 1/2 birthday in the summer with a small celebration in Dec.

Holly - posted on 03/05/2010

My son was born Dec. 14th and we haven't had any problems with xmas or his birthday. All we have done is put a limit to what we spend on birthday presents and xmas stuff.

Elena - posted on 03/05/2010

My daughter was born on Dec. 22, 2007. I would have to agree with Buffie, you'll have to plan parties & what not a few weeks in advance. Also, b/c there's quite a few younger children in our family with Dec. birthdays, we do a birthday bash that usually takes place during the 2nd week of Dec. You may have to have their party a week or two prior to Christmas b/c of everyone's financial "situation" around that time of year. All in all, I love my Christmas present & I'm sure you will too! Good luck!

Buffie - posted on 03/05/2010

My son was born exactly 2 weeks before Christmas and so far it hasn't caused any problems. I also have a nephew who was born the day after Christmas. All you have to do is plan a little more in advance than you normally would. You know, send out invites a few weeks earlier, and then be prepared for people to not show up if the weather is bad.