With all that has been going on in the world of late, there’s not been much cause, or chance, for celebration. In what some might call a perfectly timed “Christmas in July miracle”, the recent easing of restrictions means that a lot of us can now gather with our nearest and dearest in our homes. Christmas in July is the perfect chance to spread some love, festive cheer and positivity. And we could all do with a dose of that right now.
Perhaps you were always a big fan of Christmas in July, or perhaps you are welcoming the chance for long overdue catch-ups, and maybe even starting some new traditions too.
If you already love Christmas in July (like we do!) then you will be well aware of the excitement that it brings. But if celebrating Christmas in July is a new tradition on your calendar, we’d love to share our list of top reasons why we love Christmas in July.
Encompassing the finest elements of winter, Christmas in July offers us in the southern hemisphere an opportunity to feel what it is like to have a winter wonderland at Christmas time. Rather than sweating it out in the heat of summer, a love of Christmas in July means embracing all that is great about winter.
From whipping up some winter dinner specialities to covering your house in snow globes and magical snowflakes; you too won’t be far away from a new-found love of Christmas in July.
So, if you are ready to get on board and love Christmas in July just as much as we do, following are a few of our favourite ideas to try. This magical list of mid-year Christmas spirit might just be enough to encourage you to make the increasingly popular tradition a regular feature in your home.
Why we love Christmas in July
#1 We love Christmas in July catch-ups
Christmas is a time for family and friends. But not everyone has the opportunity to be together for the annual event. Whether working away from home, travelling aboard, living apart, or just too darn busy with all the end-of-year catch-ups to fit everyone in. It can get tricky to juggle your time and commitments at Christmas. So, a mid-year Christmas gathering helps to get around this.
Two Christmas celebrations a year presents two formal opportunities to celebrate the festive cheer with family and friends. You can now split your Christmas time in two and this relieves a little bit of pressure for those time poor or people with huge families. Or you can do it all over with the same crowd so that you get to enjoy all the catch-ups and festivities twice as much!
And this is one of our top reasons why we love Christmas in July.
#2 We love a winter Christmas in July
Christmas jumpers
Okay, so they might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there is something so tempting about whacking on a festive Christmas jumper to showcase your spirit. The only problem; it’s just too hot in summer. Fear no more. You can wear your loud and proud Christmas jumpers in July!
Among my circle of friends, we love our Christmas in July competition for seeing who can find the quirkiest Christmas jumper design. Get on board too – it’s amazing what crazy things people will wear when it is Christmas time. Plenty of laughs guaranteed.
Eggnog
My grandmother used to make it when I was a kid and it has been years since I have been anywhere near close to drinking it again. Why? Because to me, eggnog just doesn’t fit seamlessly with a summer gig. But Christmas in July is a different kettle of fish.
Grab out granny’s old cooking books and crank out a batch of Christmas in July eggnog. We love Christmas in July for the nostalgia of old-fashioned home cooking.
Winter Wonderland
In Australia, I have never really been a fan of fake snow at Christmas time. I mean, it is summer after all. But I love Christmas in July as it is the perfect time to officially go crazy with the fake snow and matching window decals.
A July shindig encourages me to get my creative on with plenty of winter decorations and trimmings, just like the range of gorgeous Christmas items available right now on The Christmas Cart. I can create my own Christmas winter wonderland around the home and the weather agrees!
#3 We love Christmas in July winter cooking
Winter cooking
As one who is tasked with most of the cooking every Christmas, I love Christmas in July for its culinary delights. And I don’t mind standing in the hot kitchen at this time of the year to embrace my inner Masterchef. roast beef, baked chicken or baked ham are definitely my favourites. A nice warm oven to help warm the house in winter is always a bonus too.
Along with roasts, I love Christmas in July roasted chestnuts, bread, and putter pudding and sticky date pudding. Throw in an Aussie flavour with some mini beef pies to snack on or a whole baked fish to add to the Christmas table too.
* Tip: decorate your Christmas table with table decorations available at The Christmas Cart – click here to see our range of goodies.
#4 The best time of the year – twice!
I’ll make this one simple. Christmas is one of the best times of the year. So, with a chance to double-up on it, why would you hesitate? Gather your family and friends and experience a love of Christmas in July too. It is magical, is it memorable and it grants an opportunity for more time with family and friends.
With The Christmas Cart’s amazing Christmas in July sale, offering 20% off everything site-wide (excluding sale items) now is the perfect time to get on board with those who love Christmas in July too.
Check out the full range of personalised baubles, stockings, and sacks plus the full range of Christmas florals, decorations, and ornaments. With all these available at your fingertips, it is easy to see why we love Christmas in July.