Quote Originally Posted by Mr MidFi
Don't you and I share the same birthday, January 5?

Lousy day for a birthday, too. Everyone's gifted-out from Xmas, partied-out from New Years, weather sucks. At least you know your brother will get you something cool...
Right you are. You, me and Mr. Slosh.

The secret to good birthday gifts is to convince people that they should spend the same amount of money on you as they would spend if your birthday were in, say, July...but wait for the great after-Xmas sales to shop. Sometimes a little bit of guilt can help too. "I hate having my birthday so close to Christmas. It sucks. Why did I have to be born at all?".

You can turn the lousy timing to your advantage if you play your cards right.