Redditors React As Birthday Celebrant Wants Christmas Moved To The 24th
"I especially find it unfair that I don't get my birthday to myself"
Having a birthday on Christmas Day can be a unique experience. While some people might enjoy the combined celebrations, others might feel like their special day gets overshadowed by the holiday.
Sometimes, people born on Christmas Day often have mixed feelings about sharing their birthday with a major holiday. On one hand, some people might find it exciting to have two celebrations in one day, while others might feel like they're losing their individuality.
Having autism or sensory sensitivities can further complicate the experience, making large family gatherings and loud environments feel overwhelming. Still, it's interesting to note that having a birthday on Christmas Day can also lead to unique experiences, such as receiving joint birthday-Christmas gifts or being celebrated in creative ways.
Every person deserves to have their birthday celebrated in a way that feels meaningful and enjoyable to them. By acknowledging the potential challenges and benefits, people born on Christmas Day can find ways to make their birthday special and fulfilling.
OP's birthday falls on one of the most celebrated days of the year - Christmas Day. However, instead of feeling festive, OP dreads this special day due to the overwhelming family gatherings that come with it.
With autism making social interactions a challenge, OP finds the prolonged exposure to loud environments and inquisitive relatives to be exhausting. The OP decided to take a stand and request some much-needed solitude on their birthday.
The OP writes...
RedditThe OP especially finds it unfair that they don't get have their birthday to themselves
RedditThe OP provided a summary for the story
AITA for asking to have my own birthday to myself and not be overwhelmed and assaulted by noise, unpredictable events, and forced conversation?Let's head into the comments section and find out what other Redditors have to say about the story
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The OP expects everyone else to be accommodating
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The OP cannot take that day away from everyone else
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The OP can celebrate the birthday another day
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The OP refuses to move their birthday regardless
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It's understandable that the OP wants their birthday to be particularly memorable, but they are mature enough to understand that it isn't. Additionally, the OP is requesting that many members of the extended family change their plans in order to fulfill OP's wish and for the birthday to be unique.
Some Redditors propose the OP moving their birthday party to a different day with just the immediate family instead of moving Christmas. Still, it's left for the OP to decide and more comments lie below.
The OP can choose another day to celebrate the birthday
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This Redditor is asking the same question
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The OP does not have to celebrate Christmas with the family
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The same suggestion is being made by this Redditor
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What does Christmas mean to the OP's family?
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As OP's story comes to a close, one can't help but wonder how the family will respond to OP’s request for solitude on their birthday. Will they finally understand and respect OP's stands, or will the pressure to conform to traditional celebrations prevail?
OP's courage in speaking up about their needs is a powerful reminder that everyone's experiences and struggles are different. However, the Christmas traditions can't be pushed aside to please the OP.
Let's know your thoughts about OP's request in the comment section.
