In Australia, celebrating Christmas in July has long been a tradition because of the scorching heat we usually face in December. Throwing Christmas in July not only results in you having two Christmases in one year, it means that for one of them, you won’t be sweltering through the family festivities! Christmas in July doesn’t solely have to be for our own self indulgence. There are many ways you can make Christmas in July mean something more, such as celebrating it as a business function or for charity. Regardless of why you’re choosing to celebrate Christmas in July, we’ve put together a guide to make sure that it’s the best un-Christmas ever!
A truly winter Christmas
Because celebrating Christmas in July means the the atmosphere is going to colder, you’re going to be able to enjoy all those wintry Christmas treats and decorations that Australians are usually deprived of! Think of what our friends in the Northern Hemisphere do to celebrate Christmas, and adopt some of their chilly traditions, such as a pine needle Christmas tree and wintry decorations like fake snowflakes.
Festive food
As you’ll be craving delicious, warming comfort food in July, you’ll be able to reflect this in your Christmas in July celebrations. Think warm pot roasts, roast turkey with all the trimmings, and hot Christmas pudding and custard. Whatever tickles your fancy for a winter warming treat, you deserve it for this year’s Christmas in July.
Christmas lights
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the usual frustration of getting the festive lights out of storage and figuring out exactly which ones are broken! Jokes aside, Christmas lights are a wonderful, ambient way to light up a room and encourage festive spirits.
Kris Kringles
If you’re thinking about holding a group Christmas in July party, why not incorporate Kris Kringle? Give everyone a person that they have to buy a cheap and cheerful gift for. Not only does this game encourage new friendships, it usually results in a lot of laughter as well!
Christmas jumpers
Because you’ll be holding Christmas in the colder months, you’re going to be able to indulge in the wintry tradition of Christmas jumpers! If you or someone you know is an old hand at knitting, why not make a Christmas jumper, scarf or hat for your Kris Kringle gift? If online shopping is more your style, why not buy a cute Christmas jumper for yourself to don on the day of the celebrations.
Fundraise
Why not organise a Christmas in July celebration for a good cause? There are plenty of organisations you can fundraise for, such as charities, schools, not-for-profit groups and sporting clubs. Involve a raffle and giveaways to encourage participation and donations.
Capture the memories
What’s the point of throwing a fantastic Christmas in July if there’s no proof of the memories? A great way to capture those Christmas moments is to hire a photo booth from Platinum Snap. The photo booths can be equipped with appropriate props, and can even come with personalised photo strips, adding a touch of personality to your Christmas mementos.
For your next function, why not think about celebrating Christmas in July? Whether it’s for your business, for a good cause or just for the fun of it, there are a wide range of ways that you can make Christmas in July truly fantastic!
