One of the questions that we get every Halloween is what to do about a birthday that falls on Halloween. People seem concerned about whether they have to have a costume party, or whether their birthday will get lost in the spirit of the American tradition of trick-or-treating, costumes, and all of the crazy Halloween fun.
My answer to this is that you should celebrate your birthday always, regardless of what holiday is happening around the same time as your special day. Your birthday is a very unique day in your life, and no matter what else is happening in the world, you should take the time to recognize and enjoy your birthday.
And, just because it happens that your birthday falls on or near a holiday, that does not mean that you have to absolutely theme your birthday in-line with the holiday. I mean, if you want to do so, you can have a great Halloween-esque birthday party, but at the same time no one expects you to dress like a turkey if your birthday is near Thanksgiving, nor show up as a candy cane if your birthday is near Christmas.
Like any other special day, make your birthday your own. It is your special day, and you should do what you want.
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