I noticed the Christmas/birthday present discussion and thought I would throw my comment in. My birthday is Christmas day and growing up it was terrible. Especially as I grew older my presents became combo presents and to save money my parents usually (but not always) would wrap my present in Christmas wrapping paper but just give it to me separate and later in the day. I always felt I got robbed, it seemed to me my sister always had more presents on her birthday - not sure that was accurate but hey, perception is 9/10ths accurate. Anyhow, I don't mind it as much because the love of my life decided to always celebrate my birthday on Christmas eve so I get actual time devoted to my birthday and she and the kids do the birthday cards, presents, cake and singing on Christmas eve. I like it!