How to Celebrate Christmas in July

In the southern hemisphere, our Christmas is filled with a hot sun, fired up barbecue and finding a variety of creative ways to stay cool. This is why Christmas in July has gained popularity - it’s our chance at a Christmas in the cold! 

We have some ideas of how you can celebrate it this year:

Reconnect with loved ones

With many of us sitting at home in social isolation , you realise how many of your loved ones you haven’t seen in forever. Let Christmas in July be your excuse to catch up with the people you miss. Whether you host a dinner for your family in person or virtually, invite them to be a part of your Christmas celebration by sending out creative and invitation cards virtually. This will help build their excitement and also hint that this isn’t going to be just another average get-together.

Deck Your Halls

Christmas in July is a great opportunity for you to decorate your home as if it were December already! Having said that, decorating during July for Christmas may seem a little challenging and time consuming. What you can do instead is  use Christmas colours around your house, string fairy lights to hang through your front yard, hang a eucalyptus wreath with red accents, and a vase with seasonal flowers as a centrepiece. These are simple but cheerful decorations to add a little touch of Christmas to your space.

Gift your nearest and dearest 

No matter the season or occasion, gifts give joy - so why limit the biggest gifting occasion to only once a year? It’s the perfect excuse to spoil your nearest and dearest with a thoughtful gift. Don’t worry, it’s more about the thought than the gift, so think about some inexpensive and sustainable items like board games, houseplants, metal water bottles and all things plastic free.

Get Inventive with Your Menu 

Another fun part of Christmas is devouring good food and  delicious wine with great company. Whether you love a traditional feast or prefer an easy cook, there’s so much you can do while incorporating variations on the traditional Christmas fare. An easy side dish is green beans with pomegranate, or an elegant warm roast vegetable couscous salad.

Are you celebrating Christmas in July with family and friends near or far? Tell us all about your Christmas in July plans on Facebook or on Instagram using the hashtag #AlwaysInterflora and #InterfloraAU.