What do you do for Christmas in the summer?

[Jeff Westover]

Just wondering what kind of Christmas activities people are working on this time of year...

[DoubleA]

I do some secret shopping on ebay if theres some Dept, 56 village things for cheaper. Other than that I like to watch Christmas movies when Im in the mood or throw on a cd.

[Minta]

I shop for gifts, watch christmas movies, test recipes during the summer months and then by Sept/oct we are testing lights.

[thechristmasnut]

First....Plan Plan Plan Im Super Organized when it comes to Christmas...

I love to shop for gifts, plan to activities for my kids, start organizing for holiday parties, watch xmas movies, listen to xmas music and work on new recipes to use for the holiday season.

[mammaduke]

I try to make everyday a part of Christmas, do little projects for Christmas.

[Annette1990]

I do a little of all of the above.cheesy

[clarebear]

I Learn/test new recipes and shop for gifts.

[Holiday]

Right now I haven't been totally in a Christmas mood, but once it is 95º & so humid you don't want to be outside I start watching Christmas movies, listening to Christmas music & lighting Christmas scented candles. :hello:

[Chillywilly]

I am always looking for away to enjoy Christmas until the start of the Traditional Season. I do most of the things listed on the above posting.

[DoubleA]

I Learn/test new recipes and shop for gifts.
-Whoever has new recipes Im sure a few of us wouldnt mind being in the test kitchens trying things. :)

[Christmasstar]

for the perfect gift for each person on my list. I also enjoy the movies and listening to the music when baking.
I will have to be a lot more organized this year as I am going to school (upgrading math and english) as are my 2 girls (in college).

[MrElf20]

for the perfect gift for each person on my list. I also enjoy the movies and listening to the music when baking.
I will have to be a lot more organized this year as I am going to school (upgrading math and english) as are my 2 girls (in college).

Somewhat similiar to me also, I dont bake but i wish i could if u want burnt cookies im the guy lol, but yea me and my wife are gonna try to bake this yr for christmas we'll see how it turns out, but yea i have to be more organized also since i will be in school also, but threw all in all nothing beats Christmas music with Christas Movies.

[Sunshine73]

I definitely shop in the summer. I can find some fantastic deals through the year that really saves on my Christmas budget in December!! I will also pop in the occasional Christmas movie or listen to come Christmas music through the year as well. Sometimes, you just need a little Christmas, even if it is 95° in the shade!

[SparkleNana]

I plan. I search for terrific gift bargains. I try to organize the rest of life, to free up more time when the rest of the world joins us in celebrating. I am going to start working on the calendar. There is one terrific Christmas event in November - I want to get it on my calendar. That makes me think about how the days will go in November and December.

[purplecrush]

I do everything, but mainly PLAN! I plan all the little events I have planned for the kids. I usually make their countdown to christmas things in the summer, while they are out playing and im in the house with the AC cranked lol

[ReineV]

I am ashamed to say that I don't really do anything. I watch Christmas in July on QVC and visit the boards...but that's it. I feel bad! :(

[sugarplum fairy]

I like to watch Christmas movies, listen to Christmas music, and shop for gifts.

[RavenHardt]

I do most of everything that you listed

[cathymacmiller]

I mostly plan, but I also do a little of all of the above! Except lights...I hate dealing with them, so I don't usually mess with them in the summer, unless I decide I want to drag out a string each of red, white and blue for the patriotic holidays. Then I mess with them! I love the planning, though. I've mentioned before on MHH that sitting on the back porch watching the kids swim with my stack of Gooseberry Patch Christmas books and my laptop is one of my favorite things to do!!

[SparkleNana]

ReineV -- why should you feel bad about not doing anything in the summer for Christmas? (Aside from that huge, free-floating cloud of guilt that smothers all of us!) You know that 99.999% of the world does not do anything for Christmas during the summer. If we watch movies or THINK about Christmas, or read the boards -- then we are SUPER-CHAMPS!

That said, I am going to TRY to accomplish something for Christmas this Memorial Day Weekend! But if I don't accomplish anything..... I am going to TRY really hard to not beat myself up! :tree:

[George Broderick, Jr.]

:rudolph:I spend most of the summer listening to Christmas music... as inspiration while I sit at my desk working on this year's Christmas comic for Cool Yule Comics.

[Tasha]

Usually just shop for gifts. But, I'm going to have to get more done this year.

[Mumof2]

I usually keep an eye out for stocking stuffers or small gifts and put them away.I also get out my christmas notebook and start planning for Christmas dinner and breakfast,and gift idea's for family members.this year We are thinking of getting a Turducken for Christmas dinner.mmm it is very good! :)

[yolie8174]

watch christmas movies, pick out my cookie recipes, and pick a project for christmas everyone thinks I'm crazy for thinking of christmas all year long:tree:

[Maebeary]

Oh, I love to listen to Christmas music throughout the year! I discovered MMC in October--I think that's what it was. I plan on exploring as much as I can this year about all of the Christmas sites. :razz:

[cipalla]

I do a little of all of the above.cheesy

[emski4379]

Plan and shop for gifts

Start thinking about any events or projects we want to do or attend

Listen to Christmas music

[Basket]

I like to test new recipes, plan my menu for the holidays and make my giftlists.

Greetings Basket

[bastones]

Mainly I just listen to music and probably from late November to early December that's when I start bringing down the 2 Christmas banners for my window and then the Christmas lights to make sure they all work plus the Christmas tree and lovely decorations :D... I do like putting the Christmas tree really early (preferably 1st Dec). :treeguy:

[bastones]

I usually start a major craft project (mostly cross-stitch) and of course there are all the Christmas sites to visit too.

Yeah, there's plenty of Christmas sites, I agree... hard to find classic Christmas music though... :-?

[liltattoo]

When DH's grandmother downsized her stuff to move in with her daughter, I inherited some cookbooks that have some holiday recipes so I might try some of those out. Also, I bought some icicle crafts for my daughter to help me with so we'll probably do those. Keep an eye out for holiday sales at Hobby Lobby and get my Christmas book and decorations in order. Those are my goals...hope they're not too ambitious!

[Billy Battles]

I listen to Christmas Music and watch Christmas Movies all year round. I also love to cook so I am always looking for new recipes.

[Maebeary]

This summer, I have been finding and buying Christmas cards. That's not easy to do. I did find one store closing out and they actually had cards with bears on them at a very cheap price. I do not know why I didn't buy them after Christmas like I usually do. I WILL remember to do it next year!!!

:razz:

[Magnolia]

I'm watching for the Summer sales and have already put some things back for gifts. I've planned my Christmas goodies, too, and will be trying out some new recipes to see how well they freeze.

And of course I have to have the Christmas carols on while I'm cross stitching gifts! :gift:

Shirl

[CHRiSTMAS SPiRiT]

Well...
I watch Christmas movies all the time in the summer. I think they make it seem like its just around the corner.
Also, sometimes when my mom and I go to the mall, if we see something about Christmas/for someone we'll get it. Like the other day we were at Limited Too, doing some early back to school shopping, and we found this gorgeous dress, and we decided it was my Christmas outfit.
Plus I have Christmas songs on my iPod that I listen to in the summer. I also look up ideas for gifts I can make and different cookie recipes.

[emski4379]

I like listening to Christmas music and watchinc Christmas movies during the summer. We also often have Annabelle's wish playing, since DS loves watching all the animals and "Santi" as he calls the big jolly guy. Plus, I start thinking of Christmas presents around May, so Christmas is pretty much always on my mind.

[SparkleNana]

I'm counting the days until Christmas in July!!!! I am really looking forward to those Christmas movie -- starting at 9 AM on the 4th of July!!!! And wrapping some presents too.

[RadioJonD]

Yeah, there's plenty of Christmas sites, I agree... hard to find classic Christmas music though... :-?

Unfortunately, Classic Christmas music is about all I can find! Doesn’t keep me from digging for the obscure though!

[girlsinmo]

I like to shop, save, craft for Christmas as well as watch a movie.

[Aggy]

I usually just start my gift shopping but this year will be the first that I celebrate Christmas in July. I have an evening planned with my boyfriend. I'm going to cook a traditional holiday dinner with all the trimmings. I even plan to decorate a little with a small table top tree and a few lights. Over at MHH we're celebrating the entire month with crafts, recipes and more.