Pfffffffft it is all good, DS's birthday is the 23rd Dec and to me it is still a special day despite being so close to Christmas. Yes it is a busy time of the year, but hey that adds to the excitement- and I think the most important thing is that he knows he is loved and appreciated by his family (and really that is all that matters). There may be a few years as he grows up when he finds it a pain being that it is close to chrissy/ school holidays etc, but once you get to about 18 when your birthday is in the year doesnt matter!!