Xmas in July Party
| This is the PartyOz guide to the perfect Xmas in July Party with all the ettiquette, ideas, costumes and party games. |
Can’t wait till December? Get your presents early with a Xmas in July Party! Try these party suggestions to make an early Christmas easy.
Along with celebrating Christmas in the traditional month of December, many people in Australia choose to celebrate it in July also. This form of celebrating Christmas is also popular for expatriates who miss the winter festivities of their home countries.
One of the benefits of this celebration is that July, being a colder time in the Southern Hemisphere, makes it easier and fun to enjoy the more traditional aspects of a Winter Christmas.
The practice of a July Christmas has proven so popular that there are many venues such as restaurants and pubs that cater to celebrations. Instead of hosting your own at home, you could think about booking a venue somewhere.
Xmas in July is a popular celebration in Australian snowfields where seasonal snow sets the mood perfectly. Many Hotels and tourist centres offer packages tailored specifically for a July Christmas trip.
Invitations
If you’re planning a Christmas get-together, you could send invitations that are both an invite and a Christmas Card. Try to find invites that are festive for the season, or make your own.
If you’re planning a fun Christmas party and want to design your own invitation, look around the internet for outrageous pictures of Santa Claus.
He’s such an iconic figure that you shouldn’t have trouble finding something fun for the invitation.
Costume Suggestions
If you’re planning a Christmas party with friends, there are many costumes that are fun for the night. For less obvious costumes during Xmas you could dress as Scrooge or even the ghost of Marley from A Christmas Carol.
Other costumes can include fun characters like that Yule time thief, the Grinch! Reindeer, elves, carol singers… there are many costumes to consider.
Santa will obviously be a popular costume, but why not give it a twist by putting a spin on the traditional costume. Be a Biker Santa, or a Punk Santa. There are many ways to have fun with this costume.
Decorations
Decorate the house with traditional Xmas fare such as tinsel and Christmas Lights. Check with a local florist to see if you can find mistletoe and holly.
Use balloons and streamers in the Xmas colours of bright green and red. You could use red balloons and tape them to large Mistletoe leaves made of cardboard and green paint, for extra fun.
Treat the day as you would normally and set out a Christmas tree, presents, bon-bons and Christmas crackers.
Set out a food table with a bright green tablecloth and decorate it by scattering dried coconut about the food bowls and plates to make your own snow.
Food Suggestions
Try serving classic Christmas food such as roasted turkey or chicken, baked potatoes and vegetables. Make the day as much of a feast as you would during December.
Serve up a large punch bowl full of warm Eggnog for your family and guests.
A Christmas pudding is always a favourite whether it’s in July or December.
Readers Comments
Hi there. I’d suggest this party to anyone who travels a lot. It was good to spend a chrissy with my friends because I sometimes work during Christmas. And if not, I get Christmas twice, lol.
Paul (Melbourne)
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