What is the appeal of "Christmas in July"?

house_cat · ‎03-09-2010

In my home, we barely celebrate Christmas at Christmastime. We rarely exchange gifts and sometimes don't bother with a tree.

Having said that... I always seem to get the Christmas spirit this time of year. I think it's because I'm an introvert and a homebody and summertime takes me out of my comfort zone.

Do you like the "Christmas in July" programming?

What's the appeal for you?

~ house cat ~

Trix · ‎03-16-2010

I think the Christmas in July programs can evoke warm feelings I and many others have about the holiday seaon. Do the programs inspire me to shop? Not really, but apparently sales numbers must tell retailers that it does spark sales of items which otherwise would not sell well in the summer months. Overall, to me Christmas in July is a tolerable harmless retail gimmick.

travelknit · ‎03-23-2015

I agree...it's just a gimmick to get people thinking about holiday shopping and buying. I've been avoiding those shows because I don't generally get in the Christmas spirit until the weather gets much cooler.

StylishLady · ‎03-11-2010

Count me as "not in."

Sweetbay magnolia · ‎04-14-2013

I think it's an opportunity to be inspired, while the days are long and not dreary, to think about what I might like to do for my friends and family at the holidays. I don't do a lot, but I do enjoy giving to loved ones thoughtfully. I have more energy in the summer. I used to like flying by the seat of my pants and waiting 'til the last minute, but now I prefer preparing in advance.

If I can get some "deals", too, well that's fine, and there are no crowds to battle. Plus, now I take stock of my seasonal decorations and make sure I know where everything is, so they're easy to get to. All while the garage is not an icebox.

I used to live in a waterman's town, and it was great fun when the local boaters would decorate their craft and cruise down the local creek. Happened every year.

Cogito ergo sum

10000Nicknames · ‎11-30-2013

I can't imagine not celebrating Christmas, house cat. That makes me sad for you. So if Christmas in July brings you some Christmas spirit, that's great! It's not about the shopping, its about the joy!!

Snowpuppy · ‎03-09-2010

I've had a couple of dumbed down Christmases but it wasn't the same. I was overworked, didn't take any time to decorate, bake, etc. I felt so guilty because in my 20's I went all out, baked for others, etc.

Last 2 years I said I was going to get someone to help me, even if it's just cleaning help and take extra time off to prepare.

CIJ......it's a meh. Havent tuned in or bought a thing.

LoriMI · ‎05-02-2011

i usually change the channel. Too early to shop. I also make all my gifts for people. I start in January.

One year I did oil paintings for everyone. Next year was custom embroidery on a bathrobe. Next was I made quilts. The next was homemade pottery.

brbfromTX · ‎01-19-2015

I enjoy Christmas any time of year. It is a very special and sentimental time of year for many reasons. It is a joyful time of rememberence and celebration with family we only see a couple times a year. I appreciate the opportunity to spread out my purchasing so it doesn't come all at once.

house_cat · ‎03-09-2010

@10000Nicknames wrote:
I can't imagine not celebrating Christmas, house cat. That makes me sad for you. So if Christmas in July brings you some Christmas spirit, that's great! It's not about the shopping, its about the joy!!

Don't worry for me, BonAtTheBeach. We celebrate in a low-key, quiet way. We made a big fuss when my kids were little. Maybe when there are grandchildren we'll be inspired again.

~ house cat ~