Happy Birthday, Christmas Baby!
Do you know what Sir Isaac Newton, Sissy Spacek, Humphrey Bogart and Jimmy Buffett all have in common? They were all born on December 25. They are part of a special group of people who know what it's like to get "combination gifts," to not be able to have birthday parties because everyone is "too busy" with the holidays, and to not be wished a "happy birthday" because their day is overshadowed by Christmas. It's particularly hard for small children who still want to have their regular birthday parties with all the regular party activities -- like bounce houses, rollerskating, pool parties, etc. And even though everything is red and green, kids still like to have unique parties that match their own identities -- super hero, ballerina, princess, cowboys, etc. Here are a few uniquely Winter party themes: