I just got invited to a birthday party for a little one year old on Easter Sunday?

Question

I mean why the heck have a party on easter sunday? why not saturday? Just because it is the kid's actual birthday. My son just turned one on Thursday but I didn't have the party then because its was on HELLO thursday! I mean i want to spend time with my family. Am I wrong for this?

this kid is not related to us, he goes to the same daycare as my son.

Answer 1

No I don't think you are wrong, as you say what would have been wrong to have had the party on the Saturday. However they probably just haven't thought about the actual date. I would do as you've done, polity decline saying you have family commitments especially since its Easter Sunday, I'm sure they will understand, maybe send a little present and or card, especially if you received one for your sons birthday. Hope you have a nice reunion with your husband.

Answer 2

No you are not wrong to feel this way. I suppose it would be fine to have a family party on Easter Sunday, but a party with young friends invited I disagree with completely. I think that some people are so wrapped up in their kids lives, especially a first birthday, that they really believe everyone else revolves around it too.



Just decline the invitation. Explain that you have Easter plans if you want too but it's not necessary. No gift is needed unless this family brought a gift to your child's party.

Answer 3

It really doesn't matter why this family chose Easter Sunday as the day for the birthday party. Could be any number of reasons. Perhaps they don't celebrate Easter in their family and weren't aware of it. Or maybe that is the only day their schedule allowed or perhaps the only day Grandma and Grandpa could come. No matter what the reason, it is the date they chose and you can't control anything about it. If it isn't a good day for you simply call and express your regrets that you won't be able to attend. No need to question them or give an in depth explanation, just say, "Thank you for inviting me to your child's birthday, I am sorry that I won't be able to attend." It won't be the first time in your son's life he'll get invited to a birthday party on a day you can't attend. It's really not that big of a deal. No one is wrong. Not the family for choosing the date for the party nor you for having other commitments.

Answer 4

I am a believer of celebrating the kids birthday on the day but you can have a big party for them on weekend for convenience to friends and family. Maybe you can go for just an hr to make an appearance. Tell them you can't stay long cuz it's easter sunday and you have plans with your family. That is understandable to anyone.



I do not agree with lying to them and saying you are a practicing catholic and can't go cuz of that. They will find out later the truth and then how will they or you feel.



If you don't want to go at all. Then just send a gift and say you have already made plans to spend with your family. They will understand.

Answer 5

I don't think your wrong at all. I wouldn't even have time to go to a party on Easter Sunday. By the time we go to church and eat with all the grandparent's I'm exhausted and my daughter is usually ready for some down time. I agree that they should have had the party on Saturday if they were going to invite non family members.

Answer 6

Its ok to decline the invitation. You always have to choose between a lot of things and do whats best for your family. Sometimes in similar situations, I drop by for a short time (15 mins) to wish the kid and then excuse myself for the party. But do that when the host is not busy preparing for the party. Like the previous evening or after the party is over....

Answer 7

The parents probably didn't really notice it was Easter Sunday. It's possible they aren't even Christian and didn't mean any offense to anyone. You don't have to be rude or mean about it, but politely let them know it's an important day for you and your family, and you will have to decline the invitation. Don't just ignore them. That's rude. They will certainly understand if you have prior commitments.

Answer 8

Some people dont do much for easter and maybe one of the parents can only be off on sunday.... (We do that for my husban so he can be around, although we wouldnt on a holiday) If you feel the need to give a reason just let them know its important that you spend easter with your family. If not then just dont RSVP, they should get the hint!

Answer 9

I just wouldnt go. Easter is something you celebrate so your going to spend it with your family.. My daughter gets invited to alot of partys from other children in her class, she dont go to them all if we have other plans. Same as when i invite people, i dont feel there obligated to come I just wanted to make the gesture if they would like to come..

No harm done. they probably dont mind if you dont show up and you shouldnt worry about not going.

Answer 10

They probably didn't realize it, Easter snuck up on me this year. Just decline and tell them that Easter is a holiday that you and your family celebrate.

Answer 11

I completely agree with you. It's Easter, and if you celebrate it then your personal obligations come first. You did the right thing by telling them what you did.

Answer 12

That is silly! My daughters birthday falls on that weekend too and I am only inviting family to her party anyways, but Im still not doing it that weekend because of easter...wackos!

Answer 13

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Answer 14

Tell them sorry that you can't go and then still provide a gift for them to show that you mean your sorry.If they ask why just tell them your reason of why you didn't want to go in the first place.

Answer 15

I personally drop off a gift and again appologize for not beng able to attend. Then go about your day, that should ease your mind!

Answer 16

well look on the bright side. if you did go present would be easy. a easter egg! lol

Answer 17

you should just go and drop of the gift stay for a few minutes and then leave

Answer 18

no of cuorse you should not go, i think it is very unusual, not to mention rude to be having a birthday on easter.

Answer 19

I would tell them that you are a practicing Catholic or Christian and that you have religious obligations on that day and you cannot attend.

Answer 20

i would just explain that u can't because it is after all EASTER!

Answer 21

decline and don't go. not that big of an issue

Answer 22

those people are stupid! that's like having a bday party on christmas eve, or thanksgiving. don't go, and don't worry about pissing them off. their to stupid to waste time on