Christmas in July only comes once a year
Bring together your friends, family or co-workers with the perfect holiday activity: White Elephant
What is Christmas in July?
Christmas in July is what it sounds like: celebrating your favorite holiday during the beautiful summer months! Celebrating Christmas in summer has a long history, but is getting more and more attention in recent years. Plenty of companies are offering discounts, Hallmark dedicates the month to replaying their holiday classics, and more people are choosing to take advantage of the fun holiday to bring their friends, family and colleagues together.
Legend has it that the first official “Christmas in July” celebration took place in 1933 at the all-girls Keystone Summer Camp in North Carolina. Since then, it’s spread across the US, and is even celebrated in various countries abroad. Check out our blog post for a full history of Christmas in July.
When is Christmas in July?
July 25, 2025
Countdown to Christmas in July
How to Celebrate Christmas in July
If you’re fortunate enough to be near your loved ones this summer, hosting a Holiday-themed BBQ or party is a great way to bring the best of both seasons together.
What if you want to celebrate with those that aren’t with you? We think Christmas in July is the perfect excuse to play everyone’s favorite holiday game: White Elephant (also called Yankee Swap and Dirty Santa).
White Elephant Online enables you to play completely virtually, no matter where your loved ones are located:
Organize a White Elephant Game with your family members ones who are spread across the country
Throw a White Elephant party with your friends group who haven’t had a chance to get together for years
Bring it to the office! White Elephant is a non-denominational game that’s perfect for a “Holidays in July” celebration. Learn more here about why White Elephant is the perfect activity for your office.