Its widely believed that the Christmas in July originated in the 1980’s in the Blue Mountain region of NSW. Visiting Irish tourists saw the snowfall and it reminded them of the Christmas’s spent back home. Feeling homesick they convinced the owner of the Mountain Heritage Hotel to throw an event called "Yulefest" to celebrate Christmas just how they remembered. Word spread like wildfire and soon all of the Blue Mountain region was joining in!
The general consensus as to why we celebrate Christmas in July is an attempt to emulate a wintery Christmas that we don't get here in Australia. Although it’s not just us who celebrates Christmas in July, most of the southern hemisphere joins us in the mid-year Christmas festivities, in particular New Zealand and South Africa.
However, we think it’s because 12 months is way too long to go without a bit of Christmas cheer. The best way to celebrate is with family and friends! Christmas is an awesome time of the year for families get together. So, if its time with your loved ones that you're looking for, then Christmas in July is the perfect excuse to throw a traditional Christmas dinner and enjoy the company of the ones you cherish.
I love the tradition of gift giving at Christmas. It is a tradition that is widely practiced around the world...I love to chose gifts for my loved ones and watch the reaction when they open them, especially the children with their wide-eyed anticipation.
This series of caches is along a good gravel road and placed to celebrate Christmas in July.
Enjoy!!