2006-06-12 16:11:41 · 15 answers · asked by synchronised_pickles 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
No. Retailers just want to give a good name to their sale, so they can take your money.
2006-06-12 16:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by 2¢ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It used to be that craft stores would start putting out all their winter-holiday crafts in late July, and I would call it "Christmas in July." But other than an excuse for a retail sale or maybe a great party gimmick, I have never seen it actually celebrated.
2006-06-13 21:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a common celebration. but when they say Christmas in July they dont literally mean that. alot of people go shopping for Christmas presents in July(or around then) so there are alot of sales that start going on. just like there are alot of sales at Christmas time.
2006-06-12 23:15:29 · answer #3 · answered by lovely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sales in the retail business observe it. But more on answering your question, here in western Oklahoma there's a real "Christmas in July" celebration. Boat owners sail their boats, that are decorated for Christmas, in a circle around Foss Lake. There's Santa Claus, fireworks and food and sale booths. It's fun!
2006-06-12 23:17:06 · answer #4 · answered by coorissee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thinking about Christmas in July makes me nauseous.
2006-06-13 17:34:43 · answer #5 · answered by Kim B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This as you say celebration started after WW II when retailers found sales dropping after the 4th of July and it was a good way to get rid of old, unsold merchandise. The stores would have sort of a garage sale of things they needed to get rid of at very low prices
2006-06-16 07:39:12 · answer #6 · answered by fourkidsnomore 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in the Southern Hemisphere, in places like Australia where it's not cold in December so some restuarants will have a "christmas in july" night so that people can have a Christmas in the cold.
2006-06-12 23:17:08 · answer #7 · answered by matt8_2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only for die-hard partiers (who will seize on any excuse).
It actually should be "celebrated" in June, to be 6 months opposite from the real Christmas.
2006-06-13 16:09:07 · answer #8 · answered by Wally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son goes every summer to see his dad and his other family, so they do a "Christmas in July" for him every year so they can see him open presents.
2006-06-14 19:34:24 · answer #9 · answered by flip4urkandi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Alaska it's just a special day that many retailers and people give to charities.
2006-06-13 06:09:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋