For many of us across the globe, Christmas Day is a wholesome occasion where families exchange gifts and make special memories. And you can't forget about tucking into the infamous Christmas dinner ...

This year people around the world will spend almost a trillion dollars on gifts that will be given on my birthday. I will not be receiving them. You see, I have the distinction of being born on ...

I was born on Christmas. In one of my family photo albums, you'll find a picture of me only a few days old, wrapped in a red blanket, a bow on my head, tucked gently under our family Christmas tree. I ...

Today marks 12 days until Christmas Eve, which means most people are frantically checking their list to make sure they have bought a present for every second cousin coming to the Christmas cook-up.

Only Slate Plus members can gift Slate stories. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. I’ve come to expect a certain kind of response when I tell someone my birthday: a sympathetic frown, ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. When I figured out that my son would be born in December, I was instantly worried that he'd deal with ...

Who are you spending your birthday with, my friends ask? I tell them it'll just be me, myself and I. Choosing to spend Christmas Day alone can feel like a rebellious act - especially when it's your ...

A mum has opened up about the four rules she has for people in order to make sure her December baby gets a proper birthday celebration amid the Christmas festivities. December is often described as ...

But for a small group of people Christmas Day is a constant disappointment, never living up to its promise. “I’m all a bit bah humbug,” says David Wilson, a post office manager from Cobargo in ...

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