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Best Christmas in July Celebrations

Christmas in July is a very unique holiday. Communities throughout the world have their own Christmas in July celebrations. Many southern countries choose to celebrate Christmas in July because July is winter in the southern hemisphere, while December, the month that Christmas falls in, occurs during the summer. Here are a few celebrations held in U.S. communities, celebrating Christmas in July.

Broward County, Florida
Broward County has a very special celebration. Each year the non-profit company Christmas in July Inc. holds an event to designed to raise money for the homeless children in Broward County. Each year the children are invited to participate in the Christmas in July event. The event raises money for the homeless children and their families. At the event children are given gifts of new clothing, school supplies, toys and more. This event truly celebrates the generous spirit of Christmas.

Put-In-Bay, Ohio
The town on the island decorates itself for the holiday season of Christmas in July. The whole town comes together, serves Christmas food and celebrates Christmas in July. In fact, it is one of the islands busiest seasons. Visitors will find live entertainment, and enjoy the Christmas decorations throughout the downtown area.

West Jefferson, North Carolina
This town has a one day event to celebrate Christmas in July. There is lots of bluegrass and traditional mountain music. Visitors can enjoy the handmade crafts, diverse food vendors and children's activities. There is also a civil war era camp and reenactments.

Paradise, Pennsylvania
This celebration is held at the National Christmas Center Family Attraction and Museum. At this celebration revelers will find arts and crafts, entertainment and music. They eat Christmas food and can enjoy the Christkindlmart. This festival is called the Midsummer Yule Festival.

Vermilion, Ohio
The Vermilion festival is just as unique as all of the others. This three day festival has all sort of fun activities. Every year there is the Santa Claus Riverboat. After Santa Claus arrives there are holiday decorations, an open air market, concerts and much more.