New analysis reveals that people born in December receive noticeably fewer birthday messages as holiday celebrations overshadow personal milestones.
London, UK — 10 December 2025 — A new insight released today by Hope Spring eCards highlights a surprising seasonal trend: people born in December get significantly fewer birthday greetings compared to those born in any other month. With Christmas, end-of-year festivities, and holiday travel taking centre stage, December birthdays are too often forgotten, overlooked, or merged into festive celebrations.
Holiday Season Overshadows Personal Birthdays
The analysis suggests that the packed December calendar—full of shopping, family gatherings, work parties, and financial pressures—leads many people to unintentionally overlook birthdays in the final month of the year. Many December-born individuals report that their birthday gifts are combined with Christmas presents, their parties are harder to organise due to busy schedules, and fewer friends remember the date at all.
“December is a wonderful month, but for people born then, it often means sharing their special day with major holidays,” the report notes. “Our findings show that birthday wishes drop notably in mid- and late December, especially between the 18th and 31st.”
A Call for More Recognition
Richard Stevens, who was born on the 19th of December, commented:
“We have always known anecdotally that December birthdays get overshadowed, but this data confirms it. Birthdays should feel special, no matter the month. We want to encourage people to take a moment to send December-born friends a message, call, or eCard — it makes a real difference.”
Digital greeting cards offer an easy, last-minute solution for remembering birthdays during this hectic period. Recently, digital greeting cards have become far cheaper than sending an old fashioned paper greeting card, especially when sending a greeting card abroad.
Why It Matters
Birthdays play an important role in emotional connection and wellbeing. When people feel forgotten on their birthday, especially during a season associated with love and togetherness, the impact can be more profound.
Psychologically, a simple greeting can strengthen relationships and boost mood — something that can be especially meaningful during the darker winter months.
