Christmas in July

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Mid-Life Mama

July 25, 2025

A brief, summer hello on this Friday…

I ducked into Hobby Lobby for a quick errand before going for a walk at the park. After seeing the countless aisles overflowing with Christmas décor, my eyes gravitated to pine and the appearance of holly (not actually holly berries) on my summer walk!

Returning home, I took a peek at a couple websites that run the Christmas countdown all year. December 25th 2025 is 5 months away…152 days according to The Christmas Clock!

I will continue enjoying the sun, green leaves and ease of summer before peppermint lattes appear at coffee shops by Labor Day!

Wishing you a relaxing weekend ahead, doing something you enjoy!

19 responses to “Christmas in July”

Tom

July 25, 2025

Thanks for the fun post, MLM! I so much appreciate summer (even with the sometimes stifling heat) after the six months of cold in Western New York. However, I am looking forward to the pumpkin coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts!

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1. Mid-Life Mama
  
  July 25, 2025
  
  Yes, the winters are soooo gray and long, that like you, I want to enjoy these days even in the humidity. Who doesn’t love a good pumpkin coffee (only when it gets colder)😄🎃?!
  
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Pepper

July 25, 2025

Is actually possible to take a quick trip to Hobby Lobby? It never seems to be for me. 😁

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1. Mid-Life Mama
  
  July 25, 2025
  
  😂Usually I’ll stay longer, but not that trip! It’s a pleasant place to get lost for a while.
  
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Elizabeth

July 25, 2025

Our parish has jumped on the trend with “Christmas in July” a tree with pledge cards to support the school in our sister parish in Haiti. That I can support. Otherwise I hate to be over Christmas before the day itself.

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1. Mid-Life Mama
  
  July 25, 2025
  
  What a great idea! Less financial strain for families wanting to donate by doing it outside of the traditional Christmas season.
  
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Jacqui Murray

July 25, 2025

You make a good case!

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1. Mid-Life Mama
  
  July 25, 2025
  
  Thank you, Jacqui. Hope your summer has been an enjoyable one so far☀️😎
  
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Mama’s Empty Nest

July 25, 2025

I know Christmas will be here before we know it, but I do wish that seasonal merchandise wouldn’t be prevalent so soon. Ah well, I still love going to Hobby Lobby.

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1. Mid-Life Mama
  
  July 25, 2025
  
  Yes, me too. But when back to school supplies are out in June…it’s just a bummer. We Americans are too-often rushing to the next thing.
  
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  1. Mama’s Empty Nest
    
    July 25, 2025
    
    Definitely! One of my pet peeves.
    
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Timelesslady

July 25, 2025

152 Days…oh my! I do love Christmas though. I really enjoy bringing out all the decorations and spending about a week slowly putting them up.

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1. Mid-Life Mama
  
  July 25, 2025
  
  I agree with you – I love decorating and spending lots of time immersed in the festivities — just more ready when the calendar changes to late fall! Christmas is a warm, wonderful time to celebrate the birth of Jesus all month long!
  
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believe4147

July 25, 2025

It is so easy to count away our days and miss the blessing of today.

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1. Mid-Life Mama
  
  July 25, 2025
  
  Exactly! Planning to enjoy what’s left of summer!☀️
  
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JanBeek

July 25, 2025

Carpé Diem! And I wish those commercial entities would stop rushing the seasons ….

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1. Mid-Life Mama
  
  July 25, 2025
  
  Yes! Seize the day! (And the summer season!) It’s only the beginning of the commercials…🙃
  
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Dawn Pisturino

July 27, 2025

I haven’t seen the Xmas stuff out yet but definitely Halloween decor.

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1. Mid-Life Mama
  
  July 27, 2025
  
  Head to Hobby Lobby for full Christmas cheer!
  
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