Me too! It’s all that gets me through these horrid summer days with all of the heat and humidity.yes planning for christmas is my hobby
Mary,
I do believe that Christmas here is a little more relaxed but like you it is all I have known. School gets out on around the 21st of December for the long summer break and does go back until early February. Although there are end of year Christmas concerts here too. We do much the same as you, rushing here and there to buy gifts etc but dinners can be a bit more relaxed, cold meat and salads, barbeques etc.
Business dress codes here are a little more relaxed as well, and Christmas parties are definitely easier. This year for my work we are discussing a picnic down by the water at the big lake near our workplace and we will all bring something to share, the kids can play games and just have a great time.
I would say that people are in a better mood in Summer and of course the thought of Summer holidays will make anyone happier. Most work places shut between Christmas and New Year so that is nice.
As much as I love Christmas in Summer I would love just once to celebrate a white Christmas...to me it must be just like a Hallmark movie. (well not quite but a girl can dream)
Mary,
I do believe that Christmas here is a little more relaxed but like you it is all I have known. School gets out on around the 21st of December for the long summer break and does go back until early February. Although there are end of year Christmas concerts here too. We do much the same as you, rushing here and there to buy gifts etc but dinners can be a bit more relaxed, cold meat and salads, barbeques etc.
Business dress codes here are a little more relaxed as well, and Christmas parties are definitely easier. This year for my work we are discussing a picnic down by the water at the big lake near our workplace and we will all bring something to share, the kids can play games and just have a great time.
I would say that people are in a better mood in Summer and of course the thought of Summer holidays will make anyone happier. Most work places shut between Christmas and New Year so that is nice.
As much as I love Christmas in Summer I would love just once to celebrate a white Christmas...to me it must be just like a Hallmark movie. (well not quite but a girl can dream)
Ya’ll!! Ya’ll! I just checked the Hobby Lobby sales for this week- Christmas decor, floral and trees are 40% off! Time to start purchasing the “just an item or two to fill in the holes” that I buy every year. 210 times. Lol!!! Happy browsing or shopping if you’re so inclined!
Which catalog did you receive in the mail, Mary? I haven't seen a Christmas one yet other than Colorful Images which has a section for Christmas cards.