Christmas in July is a fun-filled, mid-summer celebration that brings the magic of the holidays to the sunny days of summer! Typically celebrated on or around July 25th (though dates may vary, be sure to check your resort’s event calendar!), It’s a chance to embrace the festive spirit, joyful traditions, and sense of community we all love about the winter holiday season, just with a lot more sunshine.
What is Christmas in July?
While Christmas in July isn’t an official holiday, it’s become a beloved tradition across many communities, especially in cottage country. Its origins are a bit of a mystery; some trace it back to a 1930s summer camp in North Carolina, others to a French opera from the 1800s. At Great Blue Resorts, we know it best as a classic resort tradition, passed down over the years and embraced wholeheartedly at our resorts since the very beginning. It’s all about bringing people together, creating memories, and enjoying a little extra cheer, without the snow!
How We Celebrate at Great Blue Resorts
When Christmas in July rolls around, our resorts come alive with holiday spirit. Expect to see everything from twinkling lights and fully decorated cottages to Santa hats, inflatable reindeer, and tinsel-topped golf carts. Our resort guests go all out with creativity and cheer, and we love it!
Here’s just a taste of what you might experience:
Santa sightings
Yes, even Santa needs a summer vacation! Keep your eyes peeled, he often makes surprise visits to our resorts.
Holiday-themed activities
Expect a Christmas Golf Cart parade, festive crafts, and festive events, because who doesn’t love singing carols in shorts and sandals?
Why We Love It
Christmas in July is more than just a fun excuse to wear Santa hats and string up some lights; it’s a celebration of everything we value at Great Blue Resorts: family, friendship, creativity, community, traditions, and long-lasting memories.
In the heart of summer, when families are spending quality time together at the cottage, it’s the perfect moment to pause and appreciate what matters most. Whether it’s kids laughing during a water balloon snowball fight, neighbours bonding over shared decorations, or parents snapping photos of Santa arriving by golf cart, Christmas in July creates lasting memories in the most unexpected and joyful of ways.
It’s also a time when our resort communities really shine. Guests come together not just to celebrate, but to contribute; to decorate, to host, to cheer each other on. Every resort takes on its own unique spirit, and year after year, we’re amazed by the creativity and enthusiasm of our guests.
At its core, Christmas in July is about making summer unforgettable, and there’s no better place to do that than here at Great Blue Resorts. Whether you’re a long-time seasonal guest or visiting for the first time, Christmas in July is a highlight of the summer at Great Blue Resorts. It’s a unique blend of holiday magic and cottage fun, and it brings everyone together for laughter, connection, and celebration. Ho Ho Ho!
