Christmas Day Birthdays: Celebrating a Christmas Birthday

Welcome to our blog dedicated to the unique and special experience of having a birthday on Christmas Day! Let's face it, you'd probably be rather hacked off if someone said you shared your birthday with Christmas. Sort of steals your thunder, yes?  First things first. Remember to buy them a funny Christmas birthday card to cheer them up.

Next, let's grab the day back for them, with the perfect birthday message, tell them about some famous people who share their birthday (and who were probably equally hacked off) and even sing them a special song for the day or say happy Christmas and birthday in another language.

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Famous People & Celebrities Born on Christmas Day

Here are some celebrities and famous historical figures who share the 25th as their birthday. We've organised them by UK, US, Europe, and worldwide figures just to give you some choice.

Jesus Christ's Birthday on Christmas Day

The most famous birthday of all Christmas birthdays is Jesus Christ, whose birthday is celebrated  on Christmas Day, December 25th. For most Christians around the world, this is the day on which they celebrate Jesus being born. Although the exact date of Jesus's birth isn't known, early Christians chose December 25th to be on the same date as existing winter celebrations. That's why Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate a different date in January and Armenian's another...

So, if your birthday falls on this day, you share it with Jesus, which makes for a pretty unique celebration.

 

UK Christmas Celebrity birthdays

In the UK, a selection of historical figures and celebrities were born on Christmas Day, adding a special significance to their birthdays.

UK Historical Figures:

• Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) - Mathematician and physicist, known for his laws of motion and universal gravitation, born on 25th December 1642 (Julian calendar).
• Quentin Crisp (1908-1999) - Writer and raconteur, best known for his memoir The Naked Civil Servant.

Famous UK People with a Christmas Birthday:

• Annie Lennox (1954) - Scottish singer, songwriter, and political activist, known for being part of the Eurythmics, born on 25th December 1954.
• Dido (1971) - English singer-songwriter, famous for hits like White Flag, born on 25th December 1971.
• Chris Kamara (1957) - Former professional footballer and television presenter, born on 25th December 1957.
• Helena Bonham Carter (1966) - Acclaimed English actress known for roles in films like The King's Speech, born on 25th December 1966.

USA Christmas Celebrity birthdays.

Historical Figures:

• Clara Barton (1821-1912) - Founder of the American Red Cross, born on 25th December 1821.
• Humphrey Bogart (1899-1957) - Iconic actor known for films like Casablanca, born on 25th December 1899.

Famous US People with a Christmas Birthday:

• Jimmy Buffett (1946) - Singer-songwriter known for hits like Margaritaville, born on 25th December 1946.
• Sissy Spacek (1949) - Award-winning actress, born on 25th December 1949, known for her roles in Carrie and Coal Miner’s Daughter.
• Jared Leto (1971) - Actor and singer, known for his role in Dallas Buyers Club, born on 25th December 1971.
• Anwar Jibawi (1991) - Social media personality and actor, born on 25th December 1991.

Well-Known European Celebrities

Several well-known Europeans share the special birthday of 25th December, ranging from political leaders to cultural figures.

Historical Figures:

• Robert Ripley (1890-1949) - Cartoonist and entrepreneur, known for creating Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, born on 25th December 1890.

European Celebrities:

• Armin van Buuren (1976, Netherlands) - Renowned DJ and music producer, born on 25th December 1976.
• Dima Bilan (1981, Russia) - Russian singer-songwriter, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2008, born on 25th December 1981.

Worldwide Famous People With Christmas Birthdays

Here are a few famous historical and well-known people from around the world who have the unique experience of sharing their birthday with Christmas Day. Obviously, some or many of them may not celebrate Christmas, but it's still good to be a clever-clogs, yes?!

Historical Figures:

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948) - Founder of Pakistan, born on 25th December 1876, crucial in the creation of a new nation.

Famous People in Society:

• Alia Bhatt (1993, India) - Bollywood actress and singer, born on 25th December 1993, known for her roles in critically acclaimed films such as Raazi.
• Pavel Bure (1971, Russia) - Former ice hockey player, known as The Russian Rocket, born on 25th December 1971.
• Carlos Castaneda (1925-1998, Peru) - Author and anthropologist, famous for his books on mysticism, born on 25th December 1925.
• Han Suk-kyu (1964, South Korea) - Acclaimed South Korean actor, known for his roles in films like Shiri, born on 25th December 1964.

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Happy Birthday and Christmas card messages

So, you've got them a Birthday at Christmas card and now you need something to write in it. Fear not, here are some lines to copy or inspire you and if you want something more general, see our other birthday card messages:

• Double the gifts, double the cake, double the fun—happy Christmas Birthday!
• Forget the presents under the tree, the best gift today is you! Happy Birthday!
• You’re the only one who can make Santa feel upstaged! Happy Christmas Birthday!
• Two reasons to eat, drink, and be merry! Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas!
• The best things come wrapped in one — like your birthday and Christmas! Enjoy your day!
• Move over, Santa! Today’s all about YOU! Wishing you a fantastic Christmas Birthday!
• Santa’s got nothing on you today! Wishing you the happiest Christmas Birthday ever!
• Two reasons to celebrate, one amazing person — Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas!
• Thinking of you on your special day—wishing you a Happy Birthday and a Merry Christmas!
• Double the fun today! Wishing you a Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas!
• Two big reasons to celebrate — enjoy every moment! Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas!
• Sending you double the good wishes today—Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas!
• Enjoy every bit of your special day—Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas!
• Here’s to a day that’s twice as nice—happy celebrations all around!
• Hope your special day is full of birthday surprises and Christmas magic!
• Here’s to celebrating you today, with a little extra Christmas sparkle!

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Happy Birthday and Christmas Messages From Mum and Dad

• Our greatest gift arrived on Christmas Day! Happy Birthday with all our love, Mum and Dad.
• Double the joy, double the love, because you’re our Christmas miracle! Happy Birthday, darling!
• You’ve been the star of our Christmas since the day you were born. Happy Birthday from Mum and Dad!
• Our Christmas wish came true when we had you. Happy Birthday, ooh and Christmas, too!
• You make every Christmas even more special. Happy Birthday with love from Mum and Dad!
• To our best Christmas present ever, you bring joy to our lives all year round. Happy Birthday!
• You’ve always been our favourite Christmas gift. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, love Mum and Dad.
• Christmas Day became extra magical the day you were born. Happy Birthday from Mum and Dad!
• You’re the reason our Christmases have been brighter. Happy Birthday with all our love!

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Christmas birthday cake

A Christmas birthday cake is a wonderful way to celebrate someone whose birthday falls on December 25th. Let's face it, they're probably a little miffed that they don't get to celebrate the things separately, so a cake just for them should help. Cake always helps. This is known.

Design and Flavours:

• Festive Design: The cake can be decorated with traditional Christmas elements like holly, snowflakes, or even a miniature Santa and reindeer. For a birthday twist, consider adding birthday candles shaped like Christmas lights or a small Christmas tree as a cake topper.
• Seasonal Flavours: Now, if they're adventurous, you can try rich, seasonal flavours like spiced gingerbread, peppermint, or cranberry to make the cake extra special. A classic choice like chocolate or vanilla can be enhanced with holiday spices or a layer of festive fruit filling.

But always make sure you ask what they want. They might be sick of Christmas-themed cakes and want something just for them!

• Icing and Decoration: Think of a snowy white buttercream or fondant base, decorated with red and green accents. Edible gold or silver touches can add an elegant, celebratory feel. For a playful option, consider a half-and-half cake, with one side decorated for Christmas and the other for a birthday.

The cake cutting can be a unique moment where both the birthday and Christmas are celebrated together, perhaps with everyone singing a combination of Happy Birthday and a Christmas carol.

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Happy Christmas and Birthday songs

With the above Christmas / birthday cake in mind, here’s a Christmas Day birthday version of the Happy Birthday song that fits with the traditional tune:

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Happy Birthday to you,
On this Christmas Day too,
You're a holiday blessing,
And we all love you!
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Happy Birthday, it’s true,
Santa brought us all you!
Now you get double presents,
And we all get cake, too!
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Happy Birthday to you,
Born on Christmas, it’s true,
Santa steals all the thunder,
But we’re still here for you!
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Say Happy Birthday and Christmas in over thirty different languages.

So, why not show off and say Happy Birthday and Christmas in a different language, or even their own language if they're from abroad.

• Albania (Albanian): Gëzuar ditëlindjen dhe Gëzuar Krishtlindjet
• Belarus (Belarusian): З днём нараджэння і вясёлага Раства (Z dnem naradzhenna i viasëłaha Ražstva)
• Bosnia (Bosnian): Sretan rođendan i Sretan Božić
• Bulgaria (Bulgarian): Честит рожден ден и Весела Коледа (Chestit Rozhden Den i Vesela Koleda)
• Cornwall (Cornish): Penn-bloodh Lowen ha Nadelik LowenCroatia (Croatian): Sretan rođendan i Sretan Božić
• Czech Republic (Czech): Všechno nejlepší k narozeninám a Veselé Vánoce
• Denmark (Danish): Tillykke med fødselsdagen og Glædelig Jul
• Estonia (Estonian): Palju õnne sünnipäevaks ja Häid jõule
• Finland (Finnish): Hyvää syntymäpäivää ja Hyvää joulua
• France (French): Joyeux Anniversaire et Joyeux Noël
• Germany (German): Alles Gute zum Geburtstag und Frohe Weihnachten
• Greece (Greek): Χρόνια Πολλά και Καλά Χριστούγεννα (Chronia Polla kai Kala Christougenna)
• Hungary (Hungarian): Boldog Születésnapot és Kellemes Karácsonyi Ünnepeket
• Iceland (Icelandic): Til hamingju með afmælið og Gleðileg jól
• Ireland (Irish Gaelic): Breithlá sona agus Nollaig shona duit
• Italy (Italian): Buon Compleanno e Buon Natale
• Latvia (Latvian): Daudz laimes dzimšanas dienā un Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus
• Lithuania (Lithuanian): Su gimtadieniu ir linksmų Kalėdų
• Macedonia (Macedonian): Среќен роденден и Среќен Божиќ (Sreken rodenden i Sreken Bozik)
• Malta (Maltese): Il-Ġurnata t-tajba għalik u Milied it-tajjeb
• Netherlands (Dutch): Gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag en Vrolijk Kerstfeest
• Norway (Norwegian): Gratulerer med dagen og God Jul
• Poland (Polish): Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin i Wesołych Świąt
• Portugal (Portuguese): Feliz Aniversário e Feliz Natal
• Romania (Romanian): La mulți ani și Crăciun fericit
• Russia (Russian): С днём рождения и Счастливого Рождества (S dnyom rozhdeniya i Schastlivogo Rozhdestva)
• Scotland (Scottish Gaelic): Co-là-breith math agus Nollaig Chridheil
• Serbia (Serbian): Срећан рођендан и Срећан Божић (Srećan rođendan i Srećan Božić)
• Slovakia (Slovak): Všetko najlepšie k narodeninám a Veselé Vianoce
• Slovenia (Slovenian): Vse najboljše za rojstni dan in Vesel božič
• Spain (Spanish): ¡Feliz Cumpleaños y Feliz Navidad!
• Sweden (Swedish): Grattis på födelsedagen och God Jul
• Ukraine (Ukrainian): З Днем народження і веселого Різдва (Z Dnem narodzhennya i veseloho Rizdva)
• United Kingdom (English): Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas
• Wales (Welsh): Pen-blwydd hapus a Nadolig Llawen

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