Why is it called Christmas in July when halfway to Christmas is June?

Question

I've been wondering this for a while. I don't celebrate Christmas in July but the thought has been eating me.

Answer 1

Your right half way to Christmas is in June.But It's not called halfway to Christmas in July.It's just called Christmas in July..

Answer 2

I think it was made in acceptable to have Christmas in July for families that have a member of ill health or are terminally ill and wont be around for the holidays. That's what I was told anyway.

Plus it's usually hot in July and the thought seems so ridiculous that it actually becomes normal to have it during summer - and henceforth why people celebrate it so early.

Personally, I like the real thing and can't wait until December.

Answer 3

Well, actually, it's not called "half-way-to-Christmas in July" it's just called "Christmas in July". It could be called "Christmas in October" and it still wouldn't be a contradiction.

Aside from that, wouldn't the halfway point be near the END of June or within a few days of theBEGINNING of July anyway?

Try this for more details:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwinter_C...

Answer 4

why not Merry xmas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdymxP5Kq...

Answer 5

Here is a link. It talks about the reason/history of Christmas in July.

http://www.santaswarehouse.com.au/histor...

Answer 6

I don't know! lol, like the first person said, it could be christmas in september,obtober, etc.!