Whatever can be made ahead is made ahead. If it can be frozen (stuffing for example) it is made well ahead. The day before I am cooking my tail off....
I don't have a/c in my bedroom (don't usually want it), so my windows are open all season. This past heat wave was 87 in there during the night- not...
I have always liked to think about/plan Christmas in the hot summer. Last year was the first time that I watched anything about Christmas (QVC CIJ)....
I enjoy cooking when I'm in the mood. I have thought about just getting everything premade from the Grocery store or Honey baked, but I just can't do...