Our cleaning lady's birthday is Dec. 26th. Tamar's birthday frequently aligns with Hannukah, as does my brother, Barak.
The question: what is the social responsibility to give 2 gifts? Can you actually give "one larger gift" to cover both?
Plus, what is the statute of limitations on days separating hoildays?
Let's say you're celebrating X-mas and your b-day is Jan 1? What about Dec. 20th? Where's the line?
How many days before/after Hannukah make it "close enough?"
Tough questions for those of us on the gift-giving side. Tougher for those who are victimized by inopportune birthdates.