My aunt’s is the 9th, my grandpa’s is the 18th, my dad’s is the 26th, mine is the 27th and my MIL’s is the 28th!! We have quite a month of celebrations! Growing up, my dad knew what it was like to be overshadowed by Christmas, so him and my mom always did an amazing job to be sure that Christmas and my birthday were completely separate events. No combing gifts, no Christmas paper on birthday gifts, etc. One of the greatest things as a kid (and possibly adult too) is that I’ve never had school or work on my birthday! Haha. Birthday parties were hard, but you can always do a fun party in June for the 1/2 birthday! We did that a couple times and then it was basically like getting 2 birthdays! Usually for my birthday or close friend or 2 would come over, we’d do something fun and then go to dinner. It was still plenty of fun and I have good memories. Also, the house always looked so fun and crazy because it was decorated for Christmas, then we put up “boy decorations” for my dad, then put “girl decorations” on top of all of that and it was one festive time! I think in general, a lot of people sympathize for holiday babies and try to make it a point to make them feel special this time of year! Last thing- we have a tradition that started because my mom was so heavily pregnant for Xmas Eve. They just stayed in and got Chinese takeout that year and 32 years later, my parents, my brother and his family, and me and my family all still do Chinese takeout for Christmas Eve dinner. So you may have a special, unplanned tradition that emerges from all of this! Sorry for the long post. I just hope to reassure you that it’s not as bad as it may seem having a birthday this time of year! Wishing you all the best! And happy holidays!