As you know, in the southern hemisphere, it is high summer during December so our Christmas is always a beach and BBQ affair. To compensate for not having cold weather during Christmas, every year in July we celebrate Christmas-in-July. As it never snows in Sydney, they make a man-made ice rink.
It is a really nice concept to have some winter fun. Every year they set up these ice skating rinks in Bondi, City and Parramatta.
You can choose to hire the boot and skate or just enjoy the food and the entertainment. The food includes lots of European cuisine along with hot dogs as well as traditional hot chocolate, mulled wine, pastries, cake, and bratwurst. They also have special skating exhibitions by Australia’s up and coming ice skating stars. When we were there, there was a ballerina performing on the ice rink and it was really awesome. There are also children’s workshops and community groups’ displays perfect for school holiday’s entertainment
They also held the Winter Wonderland Party where you can choose to wear any Winter Wonderland outfit and Variety Christmas in July where you can Ice Skate with Santa while listening to a live choir.
I think it is a really cool tradition (no pun intended) to bring white Christmas and enjoy some winter fun. The place looks really beautiful with fake snows and lighting at night.
Happy Christmas in July everyone!!!
nepaliaustralian 
Its tough to imagine X’mas on beach but I am glad you have one in winter too 🙂
I love summer so beach anytime for me than woolen clothes 🙂
I love the way you all just make up stuff to do…. =)) I think that’s awesome–very creative. Looks like lots of fun. Blessings!
Hahaha, we are bit weird sometimes and we love every reason to party and celebrate I guess. 🙂
Nothing wrong with it… Love celebrations! Much better than have a “pity party.” Keep it up. 😀
Oh my God! Me and mine also celebrate Christmas in July – have been for several years now. Even though during the actual season, we Buffalonians (NY) have more than our fair share of snow!
It sounds exciting. Is there any reason for celebration at your end ?
Simply and solely because, it’s usually right around then, when we realize that we could use a break – have a day where we simply rest, and celebrate each other – a day where we get to stay in our jammies, listen to Christmas music and drink cocoa (iced cocoa, of course) =)
That sound like a great reason :). have fun …
This is awesome! I guess I should move there in Sydney because I also play Christmas songs in July, actually any day in a year. It’s fun listening to them. Hahaha
You are so welcome here Y. I am sure you will love it 🙂
I wish we could say it never snows! You’re a natural on the tractor. 🙂
hahaha, thank nelle. Wish it snowed here as well…
So I guess your Santa’s riding his sledge from south pole to your way!
We also celebrate New Year’s eve in winter; anything to compensate that on your part of world?
hahaha, must be. I think I need to start something for New Year soon. 🙂
Merry christmas 😉
Thanks gal!!!
Looks like fun!
It was Frances 🙂