Christmas in July !

Remember last year's December blur of shopping, cooking, baking? Relax. Christmas in July means you've got it made in the shade...

Christmas in July Invitations

Create instant invitations by digging out that old box of Christmas cards.
On the inside blank panel, neatly write your party details such as time-date-place for a no-stress Christmas invitation.
If you're handy with a computer printer, include party details on the blank side panel, or print the information on a blank sheet and fold it in with the card. Gather bored kids on summer break to help decorate with drawings, ribbon, or glue and glitter.

July Shopping Tips:

If you're planning your Christmas in July party later in the month, also make time for early holiday bargain hunting!

Keep an eye out for rock-bottom clearance prices on summer toys, bird feeders, pet toys, patio furniture, plant stands, beach towels.

Christmas in July Decorations

You guessed it. Make your Christmas decorations work over-time this year by getting your garland, tree ornaments, and artificial Christmas tree down from the attic...for instant holiday atmosphere.

Christmas in July Activities & Party Games

Trim the tree; sing carols; or organize a Christmas scavenger hunt with prizes to the winner(s).
Gift exchanges are fun, but cheap and informal are the way to go in July. Ideas can range from extravagant homemade gift-wrapped goodies to discount toys hidden in a Christmas stocking.
Have crayons ready and download Christmas coloring pages for the kids. Also have ready paper plates, construction paper, glue, tape and safety scissors to keep kids busy with Christmas in July crafts. Have prizes ready for the most creative, silly or wacky.

Watch a video copy of A Christmas Story, It's a Wonderful Life. or another cool Christmas movie, Ask your guests to name every character in the film before the video starts. Award a prize to those with the correct answers.
Have a holiday sing-a-long with printable Christmas lyrics.
Or, play a game of,,, Name That Christmas Tune!

Christmas in July Party Menu Ideas

Stress-free Christmas In July party food can include anything chilled, microwaveable, no-bake or store-bought...

Sure, anybody can think up a barbecue or pool party in the heat of summer... but there's nothing more fun or memorable than a cool Yule in July.

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