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CHRISTMAS IN JULY MARKET

ur very first Christmas in July Christmas in July, Christmas in Summer or The summer months occur in December,
market took place on Saturday, Christmas in Winter is defined by Wikipedia January and February, and winter falls in
O23 July at the Silver Lakes as “a second Christmas celebration held June, July and August. Therefore, in some
Clubhouse. It was decorated with during the month of July. It is centred southern hemisphere countries such as
Christmas lights and had a wonderful on Christmas-themed activities and Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil,
festive atmosphere. entertainment. People organise small and New Zealand, Christmas in July or
gatherings, seasonal music and special Midwinter Christmas events are arranged
More than 70 stalls were set up, offering a events or shopping experiences with the in order to emulate the northern
range of wares and treats: clothing, shoes, goal of getting the public in the Christmas hemisphere winter.
leather products, spices, baked items, spirit.”
décor and pottery, delicious Christmas No one knows how the celebration
food, Gluhwein, curries, burgers, desserts, Southern hemisphere festivities started, but it is thought that these
and much more. Residents and visitors In the southern hemisphere, seasons are festivities may have been introduced
were certainly spoilt for choice. in reverse to the northern hemisphere. by people used to observing Christmas

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