In the Blue Mountains, 'Christmas in July' is a thing

[Tripatini]

Here in the southern hemisphere, July is the middle of winter, and the celebration of Christmas in July got started by some Irish vacationers impressed with the snowy, Christmasy feel of the Blue Mountains in winter, and decided to have Christmas dinner, sing carols, and the like - and the idea caught on. It's now a big celebration here every winter with special feasts, productions, gifts, and even visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus - and of course the occasional... keep reading