Although people associate December with holidays, there is such a thing as ‘Christmas in July’ and it is becoming more and more widespread. This festive event is normally held on July 25th to enable people to celebrate Christmas festivities in mid-year during the summer season. Decorating for Christmas in July could be a unique way of adding some fun to the usual summer boredom and sharing great times with loved ones. Here are some ideas on how you can incorporate the festive feeling into your home decorating.
Embrace the Christmas in July Theme
Christmas in July tradition could be dated back to early twentieth century, and it is popular among lovers of Christmas and holiday fanatics. That is a way to make people feel the taste of the Christmas spirit when no snow is in sight. The celebration may involve use of typical holiday items such as, photo Christmas cards, decoration, meal and various activities in-line with the winter holidays. In order to engulf yourself in the theme try to add some Christmas lights and ornaments or even a Christmas tree of the current season.
Christmas Decorations in July
To experience this festive occasion with a summer glamour, there are several Christmas decorations that you can try. Here are some of them with explanations and guide.
- Christmas Lights: String lights are not reserved for December. It is advisable to use them in order to set up a comfortable lighting setting. These can be hung on porches, near the windows or even in the backyard for people to hang around during the evening events.
- Summer Christmas Tree: Choose an indoor synthetic tree that is not too large, and you can place fragile ornaments on it. If you want, you might get even more specific and go for a beach tree, using shells, star fish, and every other thing you can imagine having on a tree.
- Wreaths and Garlands: Wreath and garland decorate the doors and mantels with holiday lights and decorations. You can use items such as burlap in creating the dressing table or even add flowers that are seasonal to make it look like a summer dressing table.
- Table Settings: Arrange plates, bowls, and cups with holiday tablecloths, napkins, and centerpieces on the dining table. The typical colors would include red, green, and gold, but to give it a summerier feel, you can add bright colors.
Festive food and drinks
No holiday celebration is complete without some unique summer treats in terms of foods and drinks. For this Christmas celebration in July, send some stamped foil holiday cards and organize a BBQ Christmas feast instead of the traditional options. You can invite some of your friends, family and workmates to a backyard bonfire and set up the moods with some soft drinks and alcoholic drinks if there’s need. Otherwise, you can opt for a traditional Christmas dinner with the people that are most close to you.
