Friday, December 21, 2018

How Do I Celebrate My Birthday on Christmas? 

Hello Everyone!


 My Birthday/Christmas 2017

For all my late December babies, and even early January babies know that since our birthdays are so close to Christmas that celebrating can be a little complex.

My birthday is on Christmas Day, and I've received so many questions over the years about how I celebrate the day. Do you feel like Christmas overshadows your birthday?... How do you celebrate?... Do you get separate gifts etc? The questions have been endless lol. Or my favorite how cool is it your mom was expecting a Christmas baby?! Funny thing is I wasn't even supposed to be born on Christmas or in 1985. I was supposed to be born on my mom's birthday. Our birthdays are literally 2 weeks to the date apart! I guess you can say I decided to come into the world a little earlier.



A few Birthday and Christmas goodies to start off my birthday weekend for 2018! 


All my life on Christmas morning, my mom and those closest to me tell me happy birthday first, then Merry Christmas. That has always made me feel special. I celebrate my birthday just like anyone else with a few differences. Since Christmas is a major holiday not many places are open. Birthday lunches/dinners have to come before or after my birthday. Sometimes I want traditional Christmas colors for my birthday and then I want the color pink. I get Christmas presents, and I receive birthday gifts. The two are always separated. Think of it this way... if your birthday is in August, would you want to wait until Christmas to celebrate it? Same applies for late December, early January babies we have birthdays that should be seperated from Christmas.


My Birthday Cake from Last Year 2017

If we're speaking in a religious aspect, I think it's pretty amazing to share a birthday with Jesus Christ. If you believe in God, you know that Jesus is the reason for the season. As always I'm not pushing my religious beliefs on anyone.

If you know anyone with a late Decemeber birthday or early January birthday, remember to wish the person a happy first and don't overlook their birthday. All birthdays are special no matter what day you were born.


To all my late December and early January babies, Happy Birthday, and Merry Christmas!!


December 2018 Posts

Reflections 2018/Almost 33 Years Old

Bath & Body Works Candle Day 2018

Christmas Tree Decorations 2018

Decorate with Me: Christmas Edition 2018

Pilar in the Pantry: Homemade Chicken Alfredo Penne Bake

Christmas Party Makeup   

18 comments:

Lisa said...

Well I think its cool you share a birthday with Jesus. I agree. If my birthday was on Christmas, I'd make sure there was pink thrown in there!
Your a special one. Hope you have a Happy Birthday!!!!!
Lisa

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

It's really sweet that your family and friends make an effort to your birthday special since it falls on Christmas. I have friends with adjacent birthdays who often complain about it being overshadowed by Christmas. Happy Happy Birthday to you Pilar! Also wishing you a most wonderful holiday and very happy new year!

Ivana Split said...

So cool you share a birthday with JC. Being born on Christmas probably feels pretty special for most people and with good reason. My parents were married on Christmas day and I try to remember to congratulate them on their anniversary as well...usually I don't forget it. I agree that we should always congratulate everyone's birthday, even if it falls on some holidays. Birthdays are always special. BTW I was also born in 1985.:)

Happy holidays dear! Merry Christmas and happy birthday in advance (in case I don't stop by before 25th).

Anonymous said...

Happy Early Birthday! Merry Christmas!

Jackie Harrison said...

So bless to have family that rock your birthday Happy Birthday !!! May it be filled with blessings that cake is beautiful looks delicious. May you and your love ones have a Merry Christmas and A Bless New Year

Marie said...

How special is it share a birthday with Jesus?! I hope that you have a fabulous birthday and Merry Christmas!

LoveT. said...

Merry Christmas <3

Red Rose Alley said...

Merry Christmas, Pilar! How very special it is to have a birthday the same day as Jesus.....wonderful!

~Sheri

Pilar said...

Thanks Lisa! I think it's cool to share a birthday with Jesus! There have been a few years I went with traditional Christmas colors for my birthday, but typically I usually go for pink since it's my favorite color! Merry Christmas!

Pilar said...

Thanks Rowena! I've always appreciated how my loved one make an effort to make my birthday special, especially my mom :) I've never really complained about my birthday because I love Christmas in general! It's such a wonderful time of year! Merry Christmas!

Pilar said...

Thanks Ivana! Happy Anniversary to your parents! That's so sweet they were married on Christmas! I didn't know you also born in 1985! Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

Pilar said...

Thanks! Merry Christmas!

Pilar said...

Thanks Jackie! That was my cake from last year :) Wishing you a Merry Christmas, and a wonderful blessed New Year!

Pilar said...

Thanks Marie! Merry Christmas!

Pilar said...

Merry Christmas T!

Pilar said...

Thanks Sheri! Merry Christmas to you, Jess, and Nel!

Marie said...

You're welcome! Also, that's a beautiful set up, the cupcake with the tree in the background! A great balance of birthday and Christmas!

Pilar said...

Thanks Marie!

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