Christmas Day Birthdays: the Pros and Cons
Good: I never have to work on my birthday.
How many people can say they have never worked on their birthday? I am lucky in that regard. In fact, I often get several days — or even longer — off from work. And while they are not for me, my birthday is often filled with parties and festivities. For the most part, I associate my birthday day with fun and happiness. Not bad, huh?
Bad: People learning about my birthday.
Every time I tell somebody my birth date or they look at my ID, I get the same reaction. They immediately look up and exclaim some variation of, "You're a Christmas baby! That must suck."
Good: Nobody ever forgets my birthday.
On the other hand, my family and friends never forget my birthday. While it may be the rarest of birthdays, it is also the easiest to remember.
Bad: OK, my 21st birthday was kinda lame.
Most college kids have a big celebration on their 21st birthday. For me, there was no going to the bars to celebrate with my friends. Instead, I was home with my family, a glass of wine, some board games, and in bed early.
Bad: Jealous siblings and cousins.
It didn't matter if I got more presents in the long run or if I was really being getting screwed. My younger relatives were always jealous because I had more presents than them under the Christmas tree.
In addition, our family would have a second time of the day just for me to open birthday presents and get a cake. Now imagine you are a child on Christmas day, and there is one kid opening a bunch of gifts, and you aren't. I remember feeling a lot of guilt at times.
Good and bad: Everybody has jokes.
Some are better than others. This one was pretty good.
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