⚠️ SURPRISE. DO NOT RUIN IT ⚠️
Do not post, tag, message, or tell Gen about this site.
F*CK CHRISTMAS
GEN TURNS 30
For far too long Christmas has overshadowed Gen's birthday. December gets swallowed by shitty family events and forced work Christmas parties, and her special day ends up as an afterthought.
Gen is conscious that Xmas is a busy period for everyone, and as such always puts herself and her birthday celebrations last. If you got this invite, please come. We're doing this one properly.
Christmas has ruined Gen's birthday for 30 years, so F*CK CHRISTMAS is the theme. Black, gothic, emo, anti-Christmas. Think funeral for the festive season.
- Black Santa hats. Black tinsel. Black everything.
- Christmas outfits you would never wear to the family lunch.
- Ironic or vulgar Xmas shirts and the tackiest cursed knit you own.
- Goth/emo Christmas: smudged eyeliner, black lipstick, spikes, chains, crosses, a Santa suit that's been through something.
- Anti-Christmas energy: Grinch, Krampus, evil elf, dead reindeer, whatever.
Rule of thumb: if your nan would be fine with it, go darker.
Stanley's on Stanley
79 Stanley Street, Darlinghurst
Transport: Museum Station approx 700m / 8 minute walk, Central 1.1km, Kings Cross 1.3km, and buses along Oxford Street.
Lost? Contact Chris and he'll point you in the right direction.
Friday 4th December 2026
Your arrival: 5:30pm to 6:20pm
NO ARRIVALS BETWEEN 6:20PM AND 6:40PM *(see below)
Gen arrives: 6:30pm prompt(ish)
Exclusive venue til midnight with DJ, dancing, pizza & nibblies provided (incl. GF/Vegan options). Kick-ons? Obviously. (400m to Oxford Street….)
Chris on-site: from 5pm. Lost, confused or running late? Contact him directly.
Running late? Avoid the entry area from 6:20pm to 6:40pm so the surprise isn't blown. Contact Chris to get snuck in, or wait until after 6:40. We'd still love to have you.
Gifts are absolutely not required or expected.
If you know Gen, you know she loves words of affirmation. A sappy, emotional, deep physical birthday card will mean more than anything, and/or make use of the WORDS OF AFFIRMATION video booth on the night.