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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so much so that many people around the world celebrate Christmas twice! In the Southern Hemisphere, we miss out on the traditional cold-weather European Christmas, making now the perfect time for us to embrace a delightful, wintry celebration of all things festive.Here are a few ways to make July a month full of festive Christmas cheer:
Host a themed party
Kick off your festive plans by hosting a themed party! If you’re going to the effort of decorating your space, then it’s time to invite your friends for a Christmas in July celebration. The best part? Unlike sweltering December, you can encourage your friends to wear their best Christmas jumpers! Deck the halls with FAT bastard wine, like The Golden Reserve and impress your guests with bottles open and ready for pouring welcome drinks.
Indulge in festive food and drinks
Christmas flavours are dominated by warm fragrant spices, bringing nostalgia to any celebration. Mulled wine, spiced biscuits and gingerbread are perfect for evoking the traditional Christmas spirit. Make your festive feast delicious and deceivingly effortless with Cape Herb & Spice rubs, like the zesty CAPE HERB & SPICEMEDITERRANEAN ROAST rub for a succulent roast chicken. Enjoy stress-free, mouthwatering meals and festive moments with loved ones. Happy holidays and happy cooking!
Decorate your space
We know that the idea of resurrecting your Christmas tree just a couple months after the effort of packing it all away, might be overwhelming – so ditch the fake evergreen and focus on bringing out the decorations. Fill vases with baubles, spread tinsel over lampshades and adorn your countertops with mini reindeer, tiny Santa’s and bowls of the quintessential Christmas chocolate – Quality Street. Add a touch of warmth with cinnamon scented candles and you’re all set. Finally, make sure your couch is suitably ‘fezzy’ with blankets and pillows in festive colors, creating a perfect spot for enjoying hot chocolate or mulled wine. With decorations, festive food, and drinks in place, all that’s left is to pick a Christmas playlist. Cheers!
Movie marathon
If parties aren’t your thing then put your new festive lounge to use and invite the family to a movie marathon. There are a plethora of fantastic Christmas themed movies to choose from including Love Actually, Home Alone, The Holiday and even The Grinch to get the whole family in the festive spirit. Add a few tubs of popcorn and settle in under a blanket.
Volunteer
Fun aside, one of the most special aspects of the festive season is embracing the spirit of giving. In the colder months there are many people in need and charities and organisations serving the underprivileged need help gathering warm clothes and blankets as well as feeding those in need. It’s time to embrace the Christmas spirit and give back.
In the words of Norman Peale, ‘Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”
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