Christmas in July

[HolidaySeason]

This is a strange tradition that I came across a couple of years ago. It's basically decorating for Christmas in July as well as December, and basically celebrating Christmas in the warm weather for people on the northern hemisphere. I personally have never celebrated Christmas in July, but has anybody here? :christmastree:

[frostythesnowman]

well i don"t decorate for christmas in july but i always take the 25th july off work to watch QVC christmas in july!!..:elf1:

[ornamentmaven]

No celebrating or decorating, but I watch QVC also.

[JollyElfDC]

I have always thought it would be fun but I have never done it. Some old neighbors and I had tossed around the idea, but it never went anywhere. If you have a yard I think it would be fun to decorate a tree in the yard, BBQ a turkey and maybe serve peppermint Ice cream.

[ornamentmaven]

I did see one neighborhood last July where everyone had Christmas lights on their houses. I have to admit that I didn't catch on right away!!!

[*Snowflake*]

I don't decorate,it's too warm here and you can't get in the mood when is temperature around 30c.:elf2:

[Fezziwig]

I recall being a little kid in a Christmas Pageant and we had a song called "Christmas in July" that we sang. That is really the only time I ever heard mention of it .. I am curious where it came from and why July?

[HolidaySeason]

My pedantic side really thinks it should be "Christmas in June" as opposed to Christmas in July, because is June is usually the warmest month of the year and has the longest days, plus it's exactly six months from actual Christmas!

[steph535]

My pedantic side really thinks it should be "Christmas in June" as opposed to Christmas in July, because is June is usually the warmest month of the year and has the longest days, plus it's exactly six months from actual Christmas!

I agree with you as far as June being exactly six months from December. but here, June is not the hottest month. I'd say July and August are.

[ornamentmaven]

I agree with you as far as June being exactly six months from December. but here, June is not the hottest month. I'd say July and August are.

Here in NYS, July is without a doubt the hottest month. Early August is quite hot too - but it starts to cool off later in the month

[HolidaySeason]

Lol, I don't know what I was thinking when I wrote that, because now that you mention it, I'm pretty sure it's July in the UK as well!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I think the phrase suggests starting your Christmas shopping in July; or maybe a "Christmas in July" sale. I've never heard of anyone doing it and I think it would be a stupid idea if you're going to have another celebration in December.

Does anyone remember a cologne from late 1950's-early 60's called "Christmas in July"? I think it was sold by Prince Matchabelli.

[HolidaySeason]

Nope, it refers to when Christmas-themed celebrations are held in July. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_in_July