Of course, the birth of a child is an important event in the life of any woman. And if the baby is born almost together with the chiming clock striking, it seems this is a double luck! The new mother feels herself special and the congratulations are pleasant doubly. The lady is really proud! As a rule, everybody is sure that this extraordinary baby will be rather successful.
However, sometimes the first birthday of the child may shake your optimism slightly and make some troubles for the future. Of course, he/she will get terrific gifts, such as, for example, expensive orcheap kids beds, created in a definite style, or electric cars for kids, but some disadvantages will still remain.
THE DISADVANTAGES OF NEW YEAR/CHRISTMAS BIRTHDAY
Here is the list of the most popular worries, which occur in adults who celebrate the birthday in this day.
“My friends, relatives and mates forget to congratulate me and to wish happy birthday”
“I am given only one gift for reasons of economy”
“I find it difficult to invite a lot of guests to my birthday party”
“During all my life I have never experienced an atmosphere of my own personal and individual holiday”
It is very sad, isn’t it? And we really want to make this day funny and amazing both for a child and the parents, otherwise, a small person will feel the offense from the very childhood.
The parents, whose baby was born at New Year/Christmas night, are recommended discuss and to take into account the following points.
ONE LARGE GIFT OR A LOT OF SMALL ONES?
New Year/Christmas is a long-awaited, but as the same time very expensive in financial terms holiday. And, of course, we would like to keep our budget restrictions, but there is a peculiar feature. The child sees that his/her friends accept congratulations and receive gifts for their birthday being the only characters of the celebration.
And on his/her birthday every small boy and girl gets something special. It seems strange and therefore very disappointing. Therefore, adults should try to give their child some gifts: one personal – for birthday, and another – for the New Year. The first one can be great, for instance, a racing car bed or remote control r ide ons, and the second one can be small or not so terrific.
DIFFICULT CHOICE BETWEEN SANTA CLAUS OR CLOWNS
Nowadays it is rather popular to invite different kinds of animators for kid’s birthday. These specially trained people are able to play various games, to hold the contests and to entertain your kids as much as possible. It is especially convenient if the mom is busy with New Year bustle all day long. But at the same time don’t forget about Santa Claus, as this funny old man is usually appreciated by the children.
CAKE FOR THE KID’S BIRTHDAY AND THE CHILDREN’S MENU
A birthday cake is a very important thing in child’s menu for this holiday. We can’t even imagine this day without various delicacies. Of course, usually it is a great difficulty for the mothers. You see it is necessary to set the festive table, but also there is a necessity to organize the children’s menu. Where should they to take so much time and effort for everything? Some of them are sure that it will be more convenient and reasonable to cook one menu. – That is nothing but a great mistake.
It is not necessary to cook something complicated and pretentious. Let it be a simple dish, but cooked in particular for the day of the baby’s birth.
Children’s cake is not just a sweet thing for the children’s holiday, it is a special gift that is awaited by each child. Therefore, if you do not have time for baking now, make a personalized cake in pastry.
WHAT ABOUT THE GUESTS?
When you have two holidays at the same time, you will definitely have some difficulties. – In fact many invitees won’t be able to come to the birthday party being busy with the preparation for the New Year holidays
That is why it is recommended to discuss this matter with relatives and friends as soon as possible. You see, it is possible to organize the child’s birthday celebration in the afternoon or early evening. Under this condition you will get some time especially for your son and daughter, inviting the guests, sharing the gifts and playing the games. After that the baby will go to sleep, and amicable family will sit around the table, celebrating New Year.
But what to do if the parents want to visit their friends? – No problems. Just try to plan the celebration of child birth for the first half of the day. But mind that until the moment of your departure the child should receive as much attention and affection as it is possible. Then he will not be sad when you leave.
You should remember one special thing that an expensive gift, mischievous animators and elegant Christmas tree are not able to replace your child all the attention, care and joy of being together with you.
