Christmas in July is a time-honored tradition in which lovers of the Christmas and the holiday season decide that it’s just too tough to wait until December – and so they celebrate the season in the middle of the summer on July 25. Sometimes when you’re wading through those hot and steamy months, the crisp air and the nostalgia of the holiday season can seem really far away. So why not celebrate now and in December?
Christmas in July is a tradition that is believed to have begun in Europe in the 1980s, according to The Holiday Spot. As mentioned, the people who started the tradition were tired of the hot summer months and craved the Christmas holiday. It is also said that a group of Irish tourists who were vacationing in Sydney’s Blue Mountains one summer were so delighted by the snow that they decided to throw a Yule party. Their hotel owner decided it was a great idea, and a tradition was born.
Now that you can see where this celebration came from, and the appeal of celebrating the holiday season in the middle of summer, it’s time to prepare for your party! The best option is to bring out your Willow Tree figurines to set the mood with a beautiful nativity scene. In need of some new pieces to complete your set? Check out these Willow Tree figurines that are perfect for decorating your home during the holidays – or as great Christmas in July gifts!
Start off with our six-piece nativity set, which includes all of the focal members of the Christmas story, including Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus, a young girl holding a lamb, two sheep and a young foal. This set is perfect for outfitting your mantle during the summer holiday.
You can also expand the set with Willow Tree’s three wise men figurines that can add more dimension to your nativity scene. They are each holding their gift for the baby Jesus.
For a pretty decoration that you can use all-year long, but is perfect for this season, check out our metal stars nativity figurine. Perfect for acting as the backdrop to your nativity set, this figurine can stay on the mantle for Christmas in July, Christmas in December or as a decoration at any time of year.
For more options to decorate your home or for great gifts to give your family and loved ones this Christmas in July, check out our full collection of angels online now. To learn more about any Willow Tree figurine or to place your order, give us a call today at 800-226-1044.