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Why Having A Birthday Close To Christmas Is The Best Thing Ever

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Another year, another birthday...another year, another birthday getting overshadowed by the world's favorite holiday. It doesn't matter if your birthday is December 1st or December 31st, when you're born in the last month of the year you're forced to share your big day with the season of giving as well. And that's not bad at all. Here's plenty of reasons why having a birthday close to Christmas is the best thing ever.

1. The world is in a good mood. Everyone gets so caught up in the spirit of Christmas that when your birthday does eventually come around, your friends are definitely more excited about it than they would be in a different month.

2. You only have to make one wishlist. It saves you time and energy when you don't have to make a birthday list six months after your Christmas list each year. One and done, baby.

3. There will most likely be snow on the ground on your big day. Everyone wants a "White Christmas" and the perks of having a snowy Christmas Day is that odds are the snow will be around on your birthday, too. So, you get a scenic Christmas and birthday, all in one snowstorm.

4. You start each new year with some pocket money. Christmas money and birthday money roll in and the next thing you know, you're starting your new year with some extra cash. It'll all be gone by February, but that's okay.

5. You might not have school on your birthday. If your birthday is any time after December 15, then you'll most likely be on winter break for it instead of at school studying for (and taking) finals, which is definitely something to cheer about. The first-half-of-the-month kids might not be so lucky.

6. ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas has you covered. If your birthday is any day before December 26, then you'll never be bored on it. There will always be some fun Christmas movie to watch as you blow out the candles each year.

7. Leftover Christmas dinner makes for a great birthday meal. This one caters specifically to the December 26-31 birthday kids who are lucky enough to enjoy insane amounts of leftover eggnog and cookies on their big day.

8. Christmas music at your birthday party. Because for some reason, nothing says "Happy birthday" to a December-born person better than "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and "Jingle Bells."

9. You see your extended family. When your grandma comes to visit so she can go Christmas shopping with your mom, she makes sure to do it on your birthday. Then you get to see her again two weeks later for Christmas itself!

10. Christmas decorations at your birthday party. Don't bother buying any streamers or balloons, your wreaths and Christmas tree will double as birthday party decorations too. Having a birthday close to Christmas can be quite the money-saver.

11. And finally, if you're Christian, you get to celebrate your birthday with Jesus Christ himself. For some, it's a really powerful occurrence to share a birthday with their religious figure. It can make your birthday more special when you're lighting Advent candles before eating your cake.

As you can see, being born in December has many perks. Having a birthday fall so close to Christmas is something to celebrate, that's for sure.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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