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True Confessions of a Christmas Baby
When people learn that I was born on December 22, they always ask, "Don't you just hate having a birthday at Christmastime?" The truth is, no, I don't. As a matter of fact, I love it. This is my absolute favorite time of the year. Not only has the desert heat finally faded, but all the houses are lit up with lights and festive decorations. People are nicer, hearts are gladder, and everything feels brighter during the holiday season. Focusing on Christ means our thoughts shift away from ourselves, toward others. That spirit of loving, of giving, permeates the air, making life more joyful, if only for a little while. My birthday falls smack-dab in the middle of all the festivity. What's not to love about that?
[Imagine a cute vintage photo of me and my dad here. I can't find the darn picture anywhere, so you'll have to use your imagination ...]
So, what do you think? Can you come up with one reason why I should hate my Christmas birthday? Because I can't. Not a single one. It's a day filled with tradition, memories and happiness. And Olive Garden (thanks to my husband). And Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (my kids' contribution). It's a day stuffed full of my favorite things, all because of my favorite people. I ask you again, what's not to love?
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I have a birthday at Valentine's Day (which is, of course, a significantly smaller holiday than Christmas, but still...) and I loved sharing my birthday with a holiday, too.
ReplyDeleteAnd it sounds like you're family has created awesome ways to make sure you and your day aren't lost and that you know that they love you, which is the most important thing.
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday, Susan! I'm glad to have known you for so many years now (17 now, yikes we're old!).
ReplyDeleteHope you have a fabulous birthday and that all the Jensens have a very merry Christmas. Let's get together soon.
How very cool that your loved ones found ways to make your birthday a special occasion that incorporates all the wonder - as you so nicely put it - of Christmas. My best friend's birthday is the 23rd. My other friends' twins birthdays are also the 23rd. I've always gone out of my way to give them birthday gifts wrapped in birthday - not X-Mas - paper. Now, my mom's birthday is mid-January. No one ever had any money left for her present or a party after X-Mas. So she always felt overlooked. But since they created MLK Day, she now always gets her b-day off from work so that's something ;0) Happy happy birthday to you - enjoy the Reese's!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Susan! And thanks for such a fabulous post as part of the advent tour.
ReplyDeleteI must confess to being envious of your Daddy/daughter dates as my dad lived a long way when I was growing up and even now is emotionally distant!
Sprite - It's fun, isn't it? Makes both occasions even more festive.
ReplyDeleteTara - Thanks! Has it really been 17 years? Wow. And yes, we DO need to get together soon :)
The Bumbles - My MIL is also adamant about using birthday - not Christmas - wrapping paper for December birthdays. I don't care either way, but it's a very thoughtful gesture on her part. And on yours :)
Marg - I'm fortunate to have incredible parents with whom I've always been close (emotionally, anyway, as I haven't lived in the same state as them since I graduated from high school). I'm sure I don't even realize how lucky that makes me!