We didn’t make up the concept of “Christmas in July” (although we’re having fun talking about Christmas things in the heat of summer). The people at Yule Tree Farms in Canby, Oregon remind us that the word “Yule,” often associated with Christmas, is actually a derivation of the Scandinavian word “jul,” which means “July.” They also shared a few other “Yule” facts:
The concept of Christmas in July stems from the feast day of Mary’s parents, Saint Joachim and Saint Anne on July 26.
Christmas in July marks the half-way point between Christmases
July is the seventh month and seven …read more