My son will be 10 on the 26th of December. It is getting harder to buy something for his birthday because he gets so much for Christmas. Also it is hard to have a party for him because so many people are either out of town or unable to be reached. I bought him a telescope. But would like to get him something else that will make his birthday more special due to possibility of not having a party with very many people. Any suggestions?
2006-12-18 01:50:19 · 6 answers · asked by Dana A 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Thanx for all the great suggestions. So many to chose from. I will definitely have to run some of these ideas by my husband and son. :) However I am only allowed to chose 1 best answer so I will work on deciding that today. :)
2006-12-18 22:46:17 · update #1
My birthday is just days before Christmas, which is close enough for Christmas to have caused trauma in my childhood, for the same reasons you describe. No kids around to have a party, etc etc. But I survived, and I have memorable birthday memories, so its all good. But Christmas paper wrapped birthday presents are still a pet peeve of mine. ;-)
Here are some things my mom did.
1) Party early in the month of Dec.
2) Party in Mid January
3)Mom would go out of her way to make my birthday special. I'd get to pick out what food we had, down to the last detail...it could be anything, in any order. This is a tradition I carry on with my family now...birthday person gets complete control over dinner, and if they want cake first, so be it. :-)
She made sure my presents were wrapped in birthday paper, and if family showed up with Xmas paper, she'd have extra on hand so they could rewrap.
My uncle's birthday is the day after Christmas, and even though we were always still stuffed from the day before, my grandma would make sure to make him his favorite cake ON his birthday.
Some of my friends had Christmas birthday's, so they'd have "half year" parties in the summer, a swim party in June or July, etc. We never did that, but I think its a great idea!
In short, just the fact that you are going to the trouble to show him his birthday is important and different from Christmas, will be enough for him to have fond memories when he's older.
Great job mom! And I wish I had gotten a telescope at 10!! Happy Birthday to your son!
2006-12-18 02:05:35 · answer #1 · answered by biogal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem with a grandson born on Christmas eve. It is difficult to have a birthday party in the midst of all the Christmas celebrating. If possible try to have a small birthday party on the Saturday before the actual birthday. Since your son is old enough to understand, could also have the party the Saturday following his birthday.
2006-12-18 01:56:52 · answer #2 · answered by Country girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him a small gift for his actual birthday, but start having a half birthday party for him in June or July. There is always so much going on around the holidays that birthdays, anniversaries, etc. can get lost in the shuffle. We solved the problem by having the half birthday party six months after the actual birthday. It falls in a time of year when things aren't so hectic and it's easier for people to attend. He will not miss out on anything because Christmas is exciting enough to cover his birthday too, but he will have something to look forward to later. Did you know that Queen Elizabeth never celebrates her birthday on the actual day? There is an official day to celebrate her birthday every year several months after her birthday.
2006-12-18 01:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sons birthday is on Christmas so I completely understand...we actually have a small party (just our family) w/cake and either a birthday present or maybe a trip to the movies etc. and he has a party in the summer...we celebrate a "1/2" birthday or "un-birthday" its worked for us and he likes it because he gets more presents and has friends actually come to his parties...Good luck!
2006-12-18 01:57:00 · answer #4 · answered by Imlovinmyhubby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a suggestion.... Take a couple of his Christmas gifts and wrap them in birthday paper, give him the gifts for his birthday. Why does the child have to have a big party? Is it for him or you? He will be just as happy taking 1 or 2 friends or cousins out bowling for that day....There is no need to go into debt for either day and no need worry yourself with a huge celebration. Most children,if they are not ruined, will be happy with whatever you give them. Remember this...more is not always better!
2006-12-18 02:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by Adrienne C 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I sugest having his party before his birthday like the week before or having it a week later. You could always do something with your family for him to be special like staying at a hotel with a pool or waterpark.
2006-12-18 01:56:14 · answer #6 · answered by sassssy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as you know, your kid has a winter break from school, try pushing the birthday party back like to the last weekend of his winter break. that way all or most of his friends can go that are back from the holidays...
2006-12-18 02:00:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋