My daughter is turning 6 this year, however her birthday is the Saturday of Easter weekend. My wife and I are hesistant to schedule her at that time due to the conflict with the holiday. Are we making too much out of this? Or is it better to schedule for another weekend? Keep in mind, explaining to a 6 year old why people can't come to your birthday party won't be easy for her to understand. Thanks!
2007-03-19 05:15:26 · 11 answers · asked by Bob W 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
I would go ahead and schedule it. I have two cousins whose birthdays fall on or very close to Easter. Our grandmother always made a big deal of it. In fact I always thought they were lucky because then the whole family was usually there to celebrate with them. I really don't see a problem with it. If someone has an issue, just don't invite them.
2007-03-19 05:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend had her daughter's birthday party on Super Bowl weekend. Not a lot of people showed. My husband and I did make an appearance but left after only an hour. People have plans. If you decide to have it on that weekend don't be surprised if people don't show. Also a lot of people have church functions and things of a religious nature going on at that time. I say reschedule it for the weekend after, but make sure you have a little cake and get her a couple of small presents so she doesn't think you forgot. Or you could have an Easter themed party, complete with an egg hunt and prizes. People would probably show up for that. Good luck to you.
2007-03-19 12:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by Jamie B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easter is on Sunday not Saturday. Only selfish people wouldn't attend a child's birthday party the Saturday before. It would only be excusable if they were planning on being out of town for the weekend to visit relatives.
2007-03-19 12:25:37 · answer #3 · answered by vospire s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I probably would attend the party but might not give as good as a gift as I would of if it had been a different weekend, since this same weekend I made a lot of shopping on my kids easter clothes, easter eggs, gifts, candy, etc.
2007-03-19 12:19:14 · answer #4 · answered by candy8 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do an easter egg hunt party. limit the party to 3 hrs. People can certainly schedule that unless they are out of town.
2007-03-19 13:00:52 · answer #5 · answered by Georgie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think six is old enough to understand why the party needs to be moved to another date. Hold the party the weekend before or after, but don't let her have a party with a bunch of no-shows. It will break her heart regardless of how good the excuse.
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2007-03-19 12:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by Robby216 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If it's Saturday I dont see why not! Easter sunday, that might be a little different. I say go for it!
2007-03-19 12:23:55 · answer #7 · answered by KOI 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the Saturday before Easter is fine. Guests willl attend.
Have fun. :)
2007-03-19 12:19:02 · answer #8 · answered by Rachel T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my husbands niece got married on 4th of July weekend.Guess who didn't attend.Easter is even more sacred to us.I wouldn't attend.Allot of people have plans for Easter weekend.
2007-03-19 12:20:06 · answer #9 · answered by mygrandparentsrthebestintheworld 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you are making too much out of it. Unless you know of key attendees who won't be able to attend, why move it?
2007-03-19 13:09:47 · answer #10 · answered by Mark 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋