For many people, the mere utterance of ‘Christmas’ during summer is strictly taboo.
There are dozens, if not hundreds of reasons why we should only celebrate Christmas on December 25th. As convincing as they are, there are always two sides to any argument (no matter how weak!), many of which we just don’t get to hear that often.
Aside from all the negative reasons for getting the Christmas decorations out early, we’ve come up with 5 good reasons to celebrate Christmas in August that often get overlooked.
1. You live in Australia
Christmas weather comes early in Oz
The idea of eating a full Christmas dinner in blistering summer sunshine doesn’t appeal to everybody but if you live in Australia you may not have any other option. In the southern hemisphere, December 25th comes right in the middle of summer, which results in Xmas on the beach with a BBQ and a salad.
Conversely, that also means August down under is winter time and the weather is cool enough to aid the Christmas spirit as well as festive digestion. So if you’re strict about not mentioning Christmas outside of winter, then strangely enough, you’re also arguing for Christmas in August – in Australia at least.
2. It’s cheaper
Xmas in summer is cheaper
Photo by I see modern Britain
As soon as Christmas passes there are always loads of sales and, much to your own chagrin, everything you just spent so much money on immediately drops in price. Christmas pros already know this and buy all their wrapping paper out of season, so why not you? And why stop at wrapping paper? Even if what you are looking for is not in the shops yet, you can always take advantage of shopping online where Christmas can be found all year round.
3. You’re an unstoppable contrarian
Is Father Christmas a contrarian?
Not everyone is the same and not everyone is really into Christmas anyway. Perhaps that’s like you? Ever since you were a child have you insisted on wearing your trousers back to front?; asserted that what everyone else thinks is cool is actually rubbish, and have you always chosen the path less travelled?
If so, you may well be a contrarian, drawing a sense of superiority from suffering the slings and arrows of the homogeneous majority and their conformed ideals. For you, the idea of Christmas in December is ridiculous anyway and you don’t understand why we haven’t been having it whenever we want all along. I hear you Contrarian – they just don’t get it do they?
4. You’ll have the best Xmas decorations on your street
Outstanding outdoor xmas lights
Photo by Ed Kennedy
Let’s face it, Christmas in August is not a popular suggestion. However, the fact that no one else will be celebrating means that you will be the star of the show! If you have a neighbour who’s Christmas lights outshine your own more meagre Christmas decorations, pre-empt the party and get in there now. As the only display on the street you’ll have your time in the festive spotlight – whether you want it or not.
5. You won’t have to buy as many presents
Go on holiday at Christmas
The fact that you will be in the minority also means that you won’t have to buy as many presents. With the money you save you can continue your contrarian ways by spending the money on a holiday when everyone else is getting festive in December.
Alternatively, you could still buy everyone presents and surprise them with early gifts. By becoming the Santa of summer you’ll be very popular in the warmer months and hopefully the favour will be returned in December.
