Christmas in July is a whimsical way to bring the joy and spirit of Christmas to summer. Even though there are months until Christmas, we at The Tomte Cake like to celebrate year round. 'Tis always the season! So, in honor of that, here are five fun activities to help you celebrate:
1. Christmas Baking Extravaganza
Spend a day baking and decorating holiday treats with family and friends:
Cookies and cakes: Make classic Christmas cookies like gingerbread men, sugar cookies, and peppermint bark. Or try something new like baking The Tomte Cake!
Decorating: Make decorating as a group easy by setting up a decorating station with various icings, sprinkles, and edible glitter.
Sharing: Package the baked goods in holiday-themed containers and deliver them to neighbors, friends, or local shelters for a surprisingly jolly summer treat!
2. Christmas Costume Party
Transform your typical summer gathering into a jovial Christmas-themed costume party!
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Dress Code: Surprise your guests by encouraging them to dress up as Santa, reindeer, or wear their favorite ugly Christmas sweaters.
Also try a Tomte themed party; where guests dress up as the jovial woodland gnomes who love to sing, dance, and party!
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Activities: Host a costume contest with prizes for the best dressed, play holiday-themed games like "Pin the Nose on Rudolph," and have a photo booth with Christmas props.
Decorate houses and see who finds the Tomte!
Music: Create a playlist of upbeat Christmas songs to set the cheerful mood.
3. Outdoor Christmas Lights Display
Brighten up your summer evenings with a merry outdoor lights display:
Decorations: String Christmas lights around your garden, wrap trees with fairy lights, and set up light-up reindeer or snowmen to create a cozy outdoor space to enjoy on cool summer nights!
Activities: Bring community together during the warm months by hosting a neighborhood lights tour where everyone decorates their homes and takes an evening stroll to admire each other’s displays.
Photo Opportunities: Get a head start on sending those holiday cards out by creating a joyous background complete with a Santa chair and holiday props. An unexpected way to spend a summer afternoon!
Also add Tomte to your photo and see if your friends and family can find him. See if you can find him below!
4. Christmas Crafts and DIY Projects
Get creative with Christmas crafts and DIY projects:
Ornaments: Make personalized Christmas ornaments using clear baubles, paint, and glitter so they’re all ready to decorate your tree with this season (or give as thoughtful gifts!)
Wreaths: Create summer-themed Christmas wreaths with seashells, starfish, and bright, summery colors.
Card making: Spend an afternoon with friends creating handmade Christmas cards to send out in December.
Make your very own Tomte! You can make him out of just about anything or you could draw him!
5. Christmas Karaoke Night
Enjoy a night of singing your favorite Christmas tunes with a karaoke session:
Setup: Use a karaoke machine or a karaoke app on your TV or computer.
Song List: Prepare a playlist of popular Christmas songs like “Jingle Bells,” “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and “Silent Night.”
Performance: Give guests the chance to perform solo or in groups, in hopes of getting a fun award for the best performances afterwards!
Each of these activities brings a unique twist to traditional Christmas celebrations, making Christmas in July a fun and memorable occasion. Enjoy the blend of summer vibes and holiday cheer with these jovial ideas!
