Devine Designs Jewelry

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Welcome to the July 20, 2009 edition of etsybloggers. A Keeper's Jackpot presents Christmas in July Sale posted at A Keeper's Jackpot . cindy devine presents Christmas in July...What? posted at Devine Designs Jewelry . PatchFirstShop presents Do you know why they call "Hot Dog"?? posted at Patch First Shop . veryverdant presents It's Christmas In July posted at Very Verdant . agoodwitchtoo presents Christmas in July? posted at The Copper Cauldron . cupcakedalink presents National Hot Dog Month posted at Cupcakedalink's Etsy Blog! . Two Zany Zebras presents Hot Dog Hot Dog Hot Diggety Dog! posted at Two Zany Zebras . Jen presents Christmas? Oh, Right -- it's JULY Already! posted at Mama's Magic . Alicia Mae presents Christmas in July posted at Crafts and Cooking . Vanessa presents Christmas in July Sale posted at Designs by Vanessa . Terronda Clarke presents Hotdiggity Dog Carni...

Christmas in July; sounds funny to some of us, but this creative "un" holiday is celebrated by many. Originally thought to have started in Europe, as the summer heat comes, people crave the cooler weather and the cheer that comes with Christmas. Many celebrate by decorating, gift giving, with Santa, ice cream and other cold foods. This is a well celebrated event in Australia, where many hotels, restaurants, and caterers will offer special "Christmas in July" dinners. Local shops will offer specials, including figurines of Santa and related holiday representative characters. Co-incidentally, July is the height of Australia's ski resorts season, making it a great marketing opportunity. This is believed to have started in the western countries by retail merchants. In the U.S. we often see this marketing tool for business also. HSN and QVC have shows offering Christmas related items. I also saw on-line where Sears and K-mart are taking part of this too. Did you kn...