Why not celebrate Christmas in July? In many parts of Europe and Australia Christmas in July is a fun event that is celebrated with much holiday cheer, enthusiasm, and excitement!
Okay, so maybe the month of July has passed, and we are now into August, but this joyful and fun-filled family celebration is still one worth talking about, as it brings so much happiness to many people.
Here in our western culture Christmas is celebrated on December 25. However, it is common for children to start getting that twinkle in their eye about old Saint Nick during the summer months. Even the prospect of hot weather and a family vacation cannot put a damper on the holiday spirit for little ones!
It is important to remember that we have entered the season of winter when we celebrate Christmas in the United States. However, the seasons are the opposite in Australia where December 25 brings warm to hot weather because it is summer, while July is often their coldest month of the year. When it is winter in the Southern hemisphere it is summer in the Northern hemisphere and vice versa.
Merry Christmas in July!
Here are some interesting facts about the Christmas in July festivities that are worth knowing:
Christmas in July can be celebrated on any day throughout the month of July (and no doubt has been) but is most often celebrated on none other than July 25. There is something very special about the 25th day both in July and in December. This is an unofficial holiday that often turns out to be a very joyful event in many households.
While no one really knows what prompted the start of Christmas in July, the tradition is believed to have begun sometime during the 1980s. To learn more about the history of the holiday visit The Holiday Spot.
Christmas in July is called Yulefest in Australia, and it is very common for Australian families to celebrate with a traditional Christmas dinner that has all of the same trimming that Americans have for their Christmas celebration in December. Presents are exchanged during the holiday event.
Klampenborg, Denmark, is home to the Bakken Amusement Park. It is here that Christmas in July takes place over a period of three days and is host to the annual World Santa Claus Congress.
