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The dichotomy of family happiness highlighted by the reflections on holiday birthdays reveals deeper struggles that come with societal seasonality, particularly for those born amidst festive distractions.
The burden of having a birthday during the Christmas season is likened to an oversaturation of celebrations, which can lead to feeling overshadowed and neglected, rather than celebrated.
Amid the joyful chaos surrounding Christmas, those with birthdays during this time confront feelings of disappointment as their special day becomes just another part of the holiday monotony.
The author poignantly illustrates how a Christmas birthday can be more of a hurdle than a joy, reshaping the experience of family gatherings and personal celebration.
Read at PortlandTribune.com
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