How to Make a December Birthday Special

1) Start preparing earlier than you’d think

Christmas is an incredibly busy time of the year for most people. There’s lots of presents to buy, lots of people to see, and lots to plan in the run-up to the big day. 

That’s why if you’re planning a special December birthday, you need to start laying the groundwork further in advance than you might at other times of the year. This can include: 

• Invites. Make sure that you let people know the birthday party is happening as early as possible, so that parents have time to organise their busy December schedules. We’d suggest around two months, as that will build excitement for the party but it isn’t so far away that it’ll be forgotten. 
• Venue. Lots of venues will be booked up for Christmas work parties and events, so it’s a great idea to decide where you’d like to host your December birthday party and get it sorted as soon as possible. This isn’t as much of an issue if you’re hosting the party at home, but for anywhere else, the earlier the better. 
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2) Hold off on Christmas until the birthday is done

When browsing the high street or supermarkets, it’s not uncommon to see Christmas decorations from September (or even earlier!). 

If you’re looking to make a Christmas birthday special, hold off on decorating your full house for Christmas until after their party has passed. You could dedicate a particular room or area of your home as a Christmas-free zone, where the focus is solely on birthday fun.

This will help the birthday boy or girl to feel like they’re the centre of attention – not that they’re having to share their spotlight with other festivities.

3) Choose a completely unique theme for the birthday party 

Just because the birthday is taking place in December, doesn’t mean that you need to have a winter wonderland or snow princess party.

One of the best ways to make the December birthday special is to theme your day around anything but Santa Claus and magical snowmen. This could mean a Spook-tacular Halloween party with witches and vampires, or a dinosaur party for prehistoric fun. 

4) Throw a half-birthday 

If you think that your child’s party might still be overshadowed by December’s festivities – particularly if their actual birthday is on Christmas day – a half-birthday might be the perfect solution. 

This involves throwing a party midway through the year, as a mini-celebration of their actual birthday. You can still celebrate in your own way on their birthday, but a half-birthday allows friends and family to come together during the summer months and celebrate without the distractions that Christmas can bring. 

This is the perfect time of year for outdoor sports parties, or summery beach parties that may not be as suitable during the cold wintery months.

5) Give as many gifts as you normally would 

Whether or not you decide to incorporate any of the above suggestions, one belief is held by all parents who have December children: you can’t split their presents between Christmas and their birthday. 

While the temptation might be to share the birthday child’s presents across these dates, it can lead to a resentment of Christmas and problems around fairness – particularly if they have a sibling or relative who receives lots of presents on both their summer-time birthday, and from Santa at Christmas. 

This can come down to your personal financial situation, but if possible, treat their birthday as its own separate thing – no matter the time of year.