Christmas In July - Good Tidings of Comfort And Joy

Who's up for some holiday cheer? I mean with this crazy year we've been having, we could all use some good tidings of comfort and joy, am I right? Christmas seems a long way away and if you're like me and live in a cold climate, the thought of anything related to snow during the month of July is somewhat nauseating. HOWEVER, it's never too early to get a jump start on some inspiring ideas for the holidays, am I right again? Especially if you plan your gift-giving ahead and DIY your holiday decor.

Even the biggest anti-Christmas In July critic should find some inspiration with these thirty-plus festive Christmas in July ideas from the four week Holiday Ideas Blog Hop event.

30+ Festive Christmas In July Ideas

From gift-giving, gift wrapping, delicious recipes, holiday decor, holiday survival guides, to fun activities - we've got you covered!

Holiday Gift Giving Ideas

We'll start with some gift-giving ideas because I know many of you start your holiday shopping in late summer or early fall. We'll finish with some great printable gift tags to have on the ready when wrapping those awesome gifts.

Holiday Gift Ideas

15 Gifts Women Really Want Under $50 - Intelligent Domestications
10 Holiday Gifts Your Teenage Girl Will Love - My Family Thyme
15+ Practical Christmas Gifts For Men & Women - Harbour Breeze Home

Free Holiday Printables

Free Simple Printable Christmas Gift Tags - Hello Central Avenue
Rustic Christmas Gift Tags - This Autoimmune Life
Printable Funny Hand Lettered Gift Tags - Domestically Creative

DIY Holiday Home Decor Ideas

If you are a vendor at holiday markets or someone who gets a headstart planning your holiday decorating, you will find so much inspiration here.

DIY Holiday Wreaths

Chevron Burlap Christmas Wreath With Dollar Tree Sign - Glitter On A Dime
Rosemary Olive Wreath Appetizer - An Alli Event
Farmhouse Christmas Front Door Stocking - Domestic Deadline

DIY Christmas Ornaments

Clay Christmas Ornaments - Country Hill Cottage
Wood Burned Ornaments - Adventures Of A DIY Mom
How To Update Old Ornaments - Creative Ramblings

Unique Christmas Tree Ideas

Glamping Christmas Tree Decor - An Allie Event
Pasta Christmas Tree - Creative Cynchronicity
Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Tree For Your Kitchen - Practically Homemade

Fun Ideas For The Holidays

Here are some great ideas to keep the kids, young and old, entertained during the holidays.

Creative Holiday Activities For Kids

Wood Slice Melted Snowman Craft - Across The Boulevard
Birdseed Ornaments - Country Hill Cottage
DIY Christmas Friendship Bracelets - Chicken Scratch NY

Fun Holiday Games

Christmas Auction Game - Polka Dot Poplars
What's On Your Phone Christmas Version - Christmas Tree Lane
If The Hat Fits Christmas Party Group Game - Crafting Is My Therapy

Tasty Holiday Recipes

From what to bring to the potluck, what to serve guests for holiday brunch, or make-ahead Christmas morning breakfast, we've got some delicious recipes for that. But we didn't forget about yummy treats for gift giving or to enjoy throughout the holiday season too.

Delicious Pot Luck Recipes

Instant Pot Bacon Mac and Cheese - Sparkle Living
Easy Sweet Potato Casserole With Streusel Topping - Through My Front Porch
Creole Green Beans - My Humble Home And Garden

Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipes

Overnight French Toast Bake - Rosewood And Grace
Slow-Cooker Peppermint Mocha - Cookies Coffee And Crafts
Pomegranate Scones - As For Me And My Homestead

Yummy Holiday Treats

Holiday Eggnog Bread - Blogghetti
Eggnog Creme Brulee - Chicken Scratch NY
White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake - Fresh Cooky

Helpful Holiday Survival Guides

You may not be feeling it yet but having some tools under your belt for ways to survive the chaos that surrounds the holiday season is never a bad idea. We hope you find some great tips here.

12 Best Tips To Stress Less And Enjoy Christmas Dinner - Blogghetti
How To Survive The Holidays After A Loss - Farm Girl Reformed
How To Survive The Holidays With A Chronic Illness - This Autoimmune Life
How To Survive The Holidays With Depression - DIY Adulation
Guide To Survive The Holidays As An Introvert - Domestically Creative

In case you missed our Holiday Ideas Blog Hop here's a recap of all twelve days.

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All 12 Days Of Christmas - Holiday Ideas Blog Hop

Day 1 Gift Ideas - 20 Gift Ideas For The Beginner DIYer
Day 2 Holiday Survival Guides - My Holiday Season Survival Tips (Intelligent Domestications)
Day 3 Kids Activities - Tween & Teen Christmas Activities (Intelligent Domestications)
Day 4 Party Games - Cardboard Box Snowman Bean Bag Toss Game (Intelligent Domestications)
Day 5 DIY Advent Calendars - 12 Days Of Kindness Advent Calendar
Day 6 DIY Wreaths - Festive Winter Embroidery Hoop Sweater Wreath
Day 7 DIY Ornaments - Farmhouse Ticking Stripe Embroidery Hoop Ornaments
Day 8 Christmas Printables - Fun Free Printable Christmas Wine Bottle Tags
Day 9 Pot Luck Recipes - Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Chili
Day 10 Christmas Desserts - Mother-In-Law's Swedish Pepparkaka Cookies
Day 11 Christmas Breakfast - Family Favorite Swedish Aeggekage Christmas Breakfast
Day 12 Christmas Trees - Our Eclectic Christmas Tree

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If you enjoyed these Christmas In July ideas, I'd be so thankful if you shared it with a friend and pinned it to your Holiday Ideas board on Pinterest.

Now get back on that deck chair with that cold glass of lemonade and enjoy the rest of your summer!

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