Do you know the origins of it? There are conflicting stories and you can read up on it here. Seems the Australians had a lot to do with it.
I have always threatened to change my end of January birthday to July just so there is something to do to celebrate in the warmer weather. But, just like not having snow at Christmas wouldn't feel right for a lifetime northerner, having my winter birthday in summer wouldn't feel right either.
Either way, I have decided to join in the "festivities" and have a 12 hour sale on all my Christmas and holiday items in my Etsy shop NaNa's Things.
On July 25th at 8 a.m. all of the vintage ornaments, nativities, trees, etc. will be marked 20% off until 8 p.m. (EST).
Here's a sampling of the vintage treasures you will find under the Vintage Holiday section....
Start the cold season with a bit of nostalgia by pinning this cute ice skate pin on your winter coat. I remember having one of these in the 60's. Very primitive and vintage, it is made from felt, sparkles, yarn and large paper clips.
These pink flocked ornaments are so pretty for a Victorian Christmas tree. There are 8 teardrop and 8 round ornaments, all in excellent condition.
I have three vintage Made in Italy Nativity Creche's in my shop right now....from small and simple....
to medium sized.....
to large and ornate....
There are angels and garland and Christmas plates all at 20% off for 12 hours on July 25th starting at 8 a.m. (EST).
Have a Merry Vintage (shopping for) Christmas in July!
AnnMarie :)
love those pink ornies! Thanks for visiting my blog too:) Now following you too:)
ReplyDeleteLove the pink ornaments. I wish I had a bigger house, so I could have more than one tree to decorate.
ReplyDeleteLove the nativity scenes -- My MIL had one of those ceramic trees - She would take it out ever year.
ReplyDeleteI'll be over to visit come sale time. Yes, I like the idea of snow at Christmas altho' that rarely happens here - stringing lights and lighting candles just wouldn't seem right in 90 degree F weather!
ReplyDeleteI hope lots of folks take advantage of Christmas in July at NaNa's Things
ReplyDeleteBeautiful items! My birthday is in the winter and I always wanted to celebrate something in the summer, too...so now we make a big deal of Mother's Day and I'm happy again until Christmas. ;)
ReplyDeleteOooo, a Christmas in July Sale- thank you! And thanks for joining us for Let's Get Social Sunday! :)
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Yesterfood
It would be so fun to have Christmas in July! I don't know though, there's just something about the fall and winter seasons! :-) I love the ceramic retro Christmas trees. We had one of those growing up.
ReplyDeleteAllison
Your Christmas decorations are so beautiful! The nativity scenes are so nice.
ReplyDeleteThat snowman in the sand is precious! Loving all your holiday items AnnMarie - happy CIJ sales!! ♥
ReplyDeleteI am glad that I don't live in Australia and have to celebrate Christmas during the heat of the summer...but Christmas in July does sound fun! I am going to check out your goodies!
ReplyDelete~Trisha
Beautiful C'mas pieces, I love the Nativity sceans! Thanks for coming and leaving me such a sweet and kind comment. Hope you make the cake! Big hugs,
ReplyDeleteFABBY
Your Christmas finds are beautiful !
ReplyDeleteMy birthday is end of January too and I have toyed with the same thoughts! Hugs!
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