Although it is sometimes attributed to an Irish group who enjoyed the winter snow in Sydney’s Blue Mountains and decided to party, the precise beginnings of the Christmas in July tradition is not totally clear, nor does it need to be, as it is a simple idea that has been enjoyed by many here who remember the northern hemisphere’s snow blanketed Christmas nights.
Australians too love a traditional Christmas dinner, however the typical midsummer heat here on Christmas Day, means that many families are forced to focus on salads, because it is just too hot to get enthusiastic about a traditional big roast with pudding etc.
So over the years many Australian families and organisations have opted to have an addition Christmas dinner in July celebration, in the middle of winter when it’s nice and cool and great for tucking in to a sumptuous big feast. A Christmas in July dinner usually includes Christmas Decorations Christmas Candles, colourful streamers, bonbons, Christmas hats and whistles.
This Christmas tradition is so well entrenched in Australia that most restaurants, clubs and dining halls, have an official advertised annual catered menu for Christmas in July, and are often booked in advance. It’s always a great excuse to take residents out, and at a time when they don’t have to battle to reserve a table and pay premium prices.
Click on the images below for some interesting newsletter articles and activity ideas to celebrate this special event.
Christmas Cornflake Wreaths
No Bake Christmas Pudding
Colouring Resource Manual Christmas 2
Colouring Resource Manual Merry Christmas
No Bake Marzipan Balls
Christmas Pick-a-Box
Giant Craft Stick Snowflakes
Christmas Card Puzzles
Gingerbread Bird Feeders
Santa Cork Ornaments
Snowy Owl Ornament
Succulent Wreath
Christmas Time Word Find
Celebrating Christmas in JulyMorning Tea Memories
Guess the Phrase Christmas Interactive Slideshow
Guess the Phrase Christmas Instructions/Answers
Pub Quiz Christmas Interactive Slideshow
Pub Quiz Christmas Instructions/Answers
Scented Citrus
“I Spy” Ornaments
Floral Christmas Stocking
Christmas in July Morning Tea Memories
Plastic Bag Wreaths
Suspended Paper Stars
Ribbon Christmas Trees
Ribbon Christmas Trees II
Dangling Christmas Trees
Christmas Cards
Find The Pair Christmas Interactive Slideshow
Find The Pair Christmas “How to” Instructions
Find The Pairs – Christmas Card Game
Christmas Bingo
Hangman Christmas Interactive Slideshow
Hangman Christmas Instructions/Answers
Christmas Multiple Choice Quiz
Room Decorations
Celebrate your event with our room decorations to add that “wow” factor to your event.
Instructions for all bunting, napkin rings and cocktail flags below.
General Bunting Instructions
General Cocktail Flag Instructions
General Napkin Ring Instructions
Christmas Bunting Templates
Bunting Template – Christmas
Cocktail Flag Template – Christmas
Napkin Ring Templates – Christmas
Bunting Template – Christmas 2
Cocktail Flag Template – Christmas 2
Napkin Ring Templates – Christmas 2
Christmas in July Bunting Template
Christmas in July Cocktail Flags Template
Christmas in July Napkin RingsTemplate