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10 Things People Born In December Understand

If you have a December birthday, you might have mixed feelings about this season.

Katherine DeVita

Dec 05, 2016

Eastern University

10 Things People Born In December Understand

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December is one of the most magical months of the year. It is a time when school is winding down, snow starts to fall, families spend more time together (this could be a pro or a con), the stores are practically giving away their merchandise, and Christmas spirit is in the air. However, if you are born in December you can have mixed feelings about this season.

1. Your birthday presents are wrapped in Christmas-themed paper…

I have never minded because I love snowflake wrapping paper (and you can’t have that if your birthday is in June), but some people (understandably) prefer to have their birthday and Christmas separate.

2. Which are then placed under the Christmas tree.

See point one above.

3. You can’t have an ice cream birthday cake.

Well, you can, but it’s hard to enjoy it when snow is falling and it is 10 degrees outside.

4. You can’t have your birthday party outside.

If you live somewhere frequented by snow, birthday party options usually consist of bowling, ice skating, or arcade games. You will have to wait until June for that pool party.

5. People give you birthday/Christmas combo gifts.

Now, I know everyone has a different financial situation, but hear me out. I don’t give you your birthday gift in July and tell you it is your Christmas gift too...

6. You get to participate in Christmas festivities for your birthday.

You can drive around looking at the twinkling Christmas displays, watch festive holiday movies, and have snowflakes on your birthday cake if that is what your heart desires.

7. People always tell you, “it must be SO cool to have your birthday that close to Christmas.”

Every year since kindergarten someone says this to me. It is a common misconception that we receive more gifts.

8. You may get a blizzard for your birthday present.

This is really only a problem if you live somewhere that is frequented by snow. Throwback to December of 2009 when my birthday party was canceled (postponed) because of a blizzard.

9. Your birthday is at the height of cold and flu season.

It is common for someone to not show up to your party because they are sick (in some cases that person may even be you).

10. You wouldn’t have your birthday any other time of the year.

Even through December has its drawbacks, I wouldn’t change a thing.

Happy Birthday to all my fellow December babies!

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1. Your birthday presents are wrapped in Christmas-themed paper…

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3. You can’t have an ice cream birthday cake.

4. You can’t have your birthday party outside.

5. People give you birthday/Christmas combo gifts.

6. You get to participate in Christmas festivities for your birthday.

7. People always tell you, “it must be SO cool to have your birthday that close to Christmas.”

8. You may get a blizzard for your birthday present.

9. Your birthday is at the height of cold and flu season.

10. You wouldn’t have your birthday any other time of the year.

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8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

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1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

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3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

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6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

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5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

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7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

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4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

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