Christmas In July: New Family Celebrations AT FORTY FIVE Magazine Issue 2101 02

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Christmas in July got its beginnings in the
1940s however the idea was recently
popularized by the American TV Hallmark
Channel and certainly made a come back
during the binge tv watching phase of
2020.
Surprisingly, the traditional red and white
just pop when placed on a background of
sand and blue water.
Ideas For Christmas In July
Here are some ideas to make your party
the talk of the summer.
Location:
There are endless opportunities to add a
summer vibe to the Xmas experience; the
beach, the pool, the backyard, a travel
destination, your family reunion, or a
campout will work just fine.
Christmas tree:
Every event needs one and palm trees are
a tropical take to the traditional fir.
Lights:
Swap out your traditional lights and go
wild with novelty choices like pineapple
lights on your patio.
Ugly Sweater Contests:
How about an ugly bathing suit one. This is the
perfect opportunity to be brazen enough to
showcase those bathing suit mishap purchases as
you made a foray into the new world of online
shopping.
Santa Stand-in:
No Christmas can be complete without a gift
giving entity. The Grinch could have a change of
heart and be the perfect solution.
The Feast:
Can the lowly hot dog compensate for the
traditional turkey coma? If not, deep frying the
turkey could be an option and potato salad makes
a great stand-in for the mashed potatoes.
Smores make the perfect short-bread alternative,
but I think this is the best Christmas In July dessert
ever.
You take fresh strawberries and dip them in Kraft
Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Crème and roast them
over the open fire and top with your sauce of
choice, caramel or chocolate. Pure summer
decadence.
The Story:
The beach bags are hung on the Adirondack chairs
with care…in the hopes that your Christmas In July
is a fair.
Gift giving:
Incorporate a campfire themed gift
exchange.