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- My son and I celebrate Christmas in July. We exchange gifts, make Christmas cookies, and watch holiday movies. (businessinsider.com)
Beat the Holiday Blues: A Mid-Year Christmas Celebration
Five years ago, a simple idea to lift her son’s spirits during the pandemic blossomed into a cherished family tradition. This mom decided to bring the joy of Christmas to July, creating a miniature version of the holiday complete with decorations, gifts, and festive treats.
The idea was simple: a taste of Christmas in the summer. They decorated with a small tree and stockings, exchanged a few small gifts, and even baked Christmas cookies.
The night before their special day, they read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” and indulged in Santa’s cookies with milk. The next morning brought the excitement of gifts, Christmas pancakes, and a holiday movie marathon.
What started as a pandemic pick-me-up has become an annual tradition, now embraced by the mom’s fiancé. Each July, they set aside a day to enjoy their unique celebration, complete with cookies, gifts, pancakes, and holiday movies.
This mid-year celebration offers a welcome contrast to the often hectic December holidays. Free from the pressures of social obligations and packed schedules, the family enjoys a relaxed and magical experience focused on togetherness.
It’s a time to slow down, reconnect, and savor the simple joys of Christmas before the back-to-school rush and the whirlwind of the “real” holiday season. This family’s Christmas in July is a heartwarming reminder that the spirit of the holidays can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.