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5 Reasons Why Being A Christmas Baby Is Awesome

It's not as bad as everyone thinks

Morgan Marshall

Dec 19, 2016

Belmont University

5 Reasons Why Being A Christmas Baby Is Awesome

Morgan Marshall

Nearly everyone seems to think that having a birthday in the month of December is no fun at all. When you tell them that your birthday is within a couple days before or after Christmas, they think it's even worse. Little do they know, it is the best time of year to have a birthday. Here are a few reasons why:

1. No one ever has an excuse to forget your birthday

With your birthday being so close to the holiday, no one has a good excuse to say that they forgot. And if they do, I hope they're joking because it's basically like forgetting Christmas. No one ever forgets about Christmas.

2. You never have to go to school on your birthday

Sure, it wasn't the best in first grade when your whole class didn't sing "Happy Birthday," but you develop a whole new outlook once you get older. Now that I'm in college, I am THANKFUL that I am not in school on Dec. 24. I can't imagine how terrible that would be.

3. Your family is guaranteed to be there when you celebrate

Even if your birthday falls on the 23rd or the 26th, you still get precious family time right around your big day. For as long as I can remember, we've celebrated my birthday right before we opened presents as a family. I'll always be thankful for the extra time that I get to spend with them.

4. You get the best decorations because of Christmas

Lights, inflatable snowmen, tinsel, and wreaths are statements of Christmas but you've found a way to make them a part of your special day. It's like everyone around you is celebrating your birthday, too. Also, wearing a Santa hat while having a 'happy birthday' sign strewn across your living room beside the tree is just so festive.

5. Most importantly, the gift of your birth cannot be topped

You were the best Christmas present that anyone in your family could have ever asked for. I highly doubt anything that can be store-bought is even comparable to your birth. If you were born on the 24th like me, it was basically just a twist on 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

I think it's safe to say that being a Christmas baby is awesome and I definitely wouldn't have it any other way. Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas to all of my fellow Christmas babes!

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