Summer christmas

The tropical treat is taking over all of the holidays.

It's time to celebrate Christmas in July! From DIY décor to festive recipes, we've rounded up the most festive options for throwing the perfect Christmas in July.

Sandman on beach with palm tree

Mele Kalikimaka cookies are fun to make. These sugar cookies decorated with royal icing bring the joy of Christmas and summer fun together in one cookie.

Instead of building a snowman in the snow go to the beach with the family and build a snowman in the sand. Not only will this make for totally cute pictures but it will make for a really great memory!

With all of the cold weather we've been having, I've been dreaming of some place warm and tropical. In fact, just because it's the holiday season doesn't mean everything has to be about snow and icicles (although that's very pretty too!). Here are some ideas for beach inspired Christmas decor using sea shells. A sea inspired Christmas tree decorated with glittery shells and other pretty beach inspired ornaments: A mini Christmas tree made of shells. What a great way to display some souvenirs…

Australia: the land of sun, sea, and oversized roadside attractions. It may seem worlds away, but it's worth the trip. And with a Working Holiday Visa, the trip will almost be long enough.

This is how we do Christmas Down Under. A great, EASY, mostly make ahead Aussie Christmas Menu. Prawns, salmon side, glazed ham - the works!

Christmas pool floats