What is Christmas in July? - Peace Love Christmas

Are you asking yourself what is Christmas in July? You’re not alone! While this is a regular occurrence for many, there are other people who have no idea what this summer “holiday” is all about.

Keep reading to find out what it is, how to celebrate it, and you just might find out that the old way of thinking that Christmas happens just one time per year is long gone!

WHEN IS CHRISTMAS IN JULY?

While it might seem silly to say it’s in July, it’s actually not the entire month of July, as many people think. It can fall on a couple of different days, but the two most common days are July 25th, and sometimes you’ll find that it’s celebrated on July 12th. (but in my mind, what’s wrong with celebrating it for the entire month of July? It makes sense to me!)

WHO STARTED CHRISTMAS IN JULY?

This awesome idea actually started way back in 1933, at a summer camp. It was an idea of the camp to bring Christmas to the campers on July 24th and July 25th.

They really went all out as well. Fake snow, gifts, and even Santa made an appearance. It’s a tradition that has stuck throughout the years and is now a super fun way to break up the months until the real Christmas holiday arrives.

HOW TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN JULY

The great part about celebrating this holiday is that there’s really no right or wrong way to do it. It’s like having Christmas without it actually being Christmas – except it is, in a way. (Clear as mud, right?)

There are so many ways that you can celebrate Christmas in July but here are a few of my favorite ideas.

DECORATE THE HOUSE WITH CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

Get out the tree, put up a few Christmas lights, and decorate the mantle as well. If you have the decorations, put them up. This is a great time to use those decorations that don’t always make it out of the storage boxes for December 25th.

HAVE AN UGLY SWEATER PARTY

Yes, even in July it can be sweater weather. Dust off those Ugly Christmas sweaters and wear them with pride. The uglier the sweaters, the better.

BUY FUN GIFTS AND HAVE A GIFT EXCHANGE

Since this isn’t “really” Christmas, you don’t have to go overboard here but if you can find a fun gift or two to wrap up and open, it’s always a fun time. This would even be a simple way to have a White Elephant Gift Exchange that is certain to bring on the laughs. (This gift guide has some awesome ideas!)

Anything that you want to do to celebrate Christmas in July is a great idea. Make it your own and have fun with it!

WHAT COUNTRIES CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN JULY?

Not all countries celebrate this fun “holiday” but there are a few that do. The USA is one of the biggest that tends to love celebrating a July Christmas, but so does Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and South Africa.

Each will have their own fun traditions and spins that they put on it. You never know who around the world wants the answer to the question of what is Christmas in July!

QVC CHRISTMAS IN JULY

One of the biggest events that you can really have fun shopping from home with is the QVC Christmas sale in July. This is your chance to sit at home on the couch and shop for some really fun and festive items and gift ideas.

Not only can you buy adorable home decor for Christmas but you can also snag some really fun gifts and Christmas presents as well.

And if you’re a bit of a prepper like me, you can use the sale at QVC in July as a way to prep and prepare for the real Christmas happening in December. PLUS you can get two uses from your purchases as well!

MORE CHRISTMAS FUN

Now that I have answered the question…what is Christmas in July…you may want to check out these other fun ways to celebrate Christmas, too.

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