My birthday doesn’t fall near a major holiday but I remember when I was a young that there were a couple kids I knew that had a birthday the day before Christmas and the other on Christmas day.
They never felt that they really had a birthday.
Sure their parents did a cake and tried to give them a separate present, but with everything that goes over the holidays it just never made the grade.
Billy has an old workmate whose Birthday is December 26th. His wife’s Birthday is December 26th and their oldest son’s Birthday is December 26th!!! He asked them what that is like and his friend pulled a sour face and said it totally sucks, especially for their son.
I started to think about this today, because we are around the 6 month mark before Christmas. So for those who have kids, or actually anyone in their family, who has a birthday so close to Christmas my thought is…
Why not surprise them with a half birthday celebration, an un-birthday!
Now don’t grumble about spoiling them, or cost, because since it is summer time you can find all sorts of great gifts that won’t cost a lot, but will thrill them to bits. Plus with the benefit of summer weather there are more possibilities for great outdoor gift ideas.
Here’s an idea.
How about arranging a BBQ, and let tell the person (or child) about it and that there will be a few friends coming over. It won’t seem strange. You can even do a bit of decorating without it standing out.
Then before the ‘half birthday guest’ arrives at the BBQ you put a few finishing touches up, like a sign that says Happy Birthday (you could put in 1/2 yourself).
1 ft. 6 in. Rainbow Happy Birthday Yard Sign Expression Set
Create an impressive scene with our Rainbow Happy Birthday Yard Sign Expression Set. This weather-proof yard sign set spells out HAPPY BIRTHDAY and includes cupcake and star icons.
See some party ideas here.
Then you can have a present, or two wrapped, or even one special present that is unwrapped with a balloon or two tied to it that will thrill them right away. You could also give them one and then one for the whole family so everyone can enjoy. Don’t forget to have a cake ready for after dinner.
This is a wonderful way to give a birthday party and gift to those that have felt ‘ripped off’ for being born at that time of the year, and trust me, they will never forget it.
Check out the kids page here for more great ideas.
