Christmas in July: Planning a Weekend of Food, Family & Wintery Fun

BY: GOOD.

While December might be hot and sunny in Australia, Christmas in July is our perfect excuse to pull out the jumpers, light a fire, and enjoy all the cosy traditions that the Northern Hemisphere gets to experience during the festive season. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring your family together for a weekend of food, laughter, games – and a good dose of heartwarming Christmas movies on GOOD!

Here’s your guide to planning the ultimate Christmas in July weekend at home.

🎄 Deck the Halls (with a Winter Twist)

Set the mood by transforming your home into a winter wonderland. Dust off your Christmas decorations and bring out the fairy lights, candles, wreaths and ornaments. Add pinecones, fleecy blankets, and even DIY snowflakes for that magical touch. If you’ve got a fireplace, light it up! Otherwise, a few wintery candles or a heater will do just fine.

Pro tip: Play a Christmas music playlist in the background while decorating – Michael Bublé = instant atmosphere!

🍗 Feast Like It’s the North Pole

Now’s your chance to enjoy the traditional hot Christmas meal without breaking a sweat! Plan a hearty, comforting menu with:

  • Roast turkey or glazed ham
  • Baked potatoes and winter veggies
  • Stuffing and cranberry sauce
  • Mulled wine or hot apple cider
  • Christmas pudding with warm custard
  • Spiced gingerbread or mince pies

Get the whole family involved in the kitchen. Kids can help bake, decorate cookies, or even stir the pudding for good luck!

🎲 Games & Family Fun

Once the feast is over, gather everyone for a few rounds of festive fun:

  • Christmas Charades or Pictionary – Put a wintery twist on classic game night.
  • DIY Christmas Cracker Crafting – Let kids make and pull their own!
  • “Snowball” Toss – Use cotton balls or soft toys and buckets for a silly indoor competition.

For something quieter, try colouring-in pages with wintery or nativity themes, or write “Christmas cards in July” to friends and neighbours.

🎬 Cosy Up with Christmas Movies on GOOD.

No Christmas in July is complete without curling up for a festive movie marathon – and GOOD has just what you need. Gather under blankets, light some fairy lights, and settle in to enjoy inspiring, family-friendly Christmas films that bring warmth to the winter weekend.

Whether you’re after heartwarming holiday tales, meaningful messages, or stories of faith and community, there’s something for everyone. Check the GOOD schedule or streaming platform to find Christmas favourites playing throughout July.

❄️ Make It a New Tradition

Christmas in July is more than just fun, it’s a beautiful way to pause mid-year and reconnect as a family. Whether it’s for one magical evening or a full weekend of celebration, the memories you create can be just as special as the ones made in December.

So go ahead! Hang the stockings, light the candles, warm the pudding, and make some wintery magic. And don’t forget to turn on GOOD for stories that bring joy to the whole family.

Find everything you need for your Christmas in July movie marathon this weekend on GOOD. Explore titles now. CLICK HERE.

Feature Image: Photo by Dmitry Rodionov on Unsplash