Christmas in July is an unofficial holiday that allows people to celebrate Christmas festivities during the summer months. It includes all the traditional activities such as decorating, cooking festive meals, and even shopping for gifts, mirroring the December holiday spirit in the warmth of July.

Christmas in July, also known as Christmas in Summer or Christmas in Winter, is a second Christmas celebration held on the 25th of July that falls outside of the traditional period of Christmastide. It is centered around Christmas-themed activities and entertainment, including small gatherings, seasonal entertainment, and shopping.

Christmas in July can occur at any time during the month of July. But many celebrate the holiday on July 25. The tradition of celebrating Christmas in July probably began during the 1980s. Many Australian families have a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings in July. In Australia, "Christmas in July" is also known as "Yulefest".

What is Christmas in July? According to legend, Christmas in July was first celebrated at a summer camp in 1933, when Keystone Camp in Brevard, N.C. decided to dedicate two days (July 24 and 25) to the holiday—complete with cotton fake snow, a decked-out tree, a gift exchange, and, of course, Santa.