Tag Archives: July

Christmas comes but once a year, starting in July

The opening of the Selfridges Christmas shop last week. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA “Any customers that aren’t really into Christmas this early can always ignore it,” said Eleanor Gregory, Christmas and home buyer at Selfridges, about the opening of its Christmas store last week. Am I wrong to project a slight tartness on to that remark? As if the first draft of “can ... Read More »

Jingle bells in July as Selfridges opens Christmas shop 147 days early

Selfridges is launching its festive shop early for the benefit of shoppers who ‘love to Christmas shop very early in the year’. Photograph: Selfridges It might be 147 days before Christmas but on the fourth floor of Selfridges on London’s Oxford Street there are six fake fir trees decked out with fairy lights and £50-a-pop corgi and union flag baubles. A Father ... Read More »

Car Show Kicks Off Christmas in July in Henderson Harbor

It’s the beginning of a big weekend down in Henderson Harbor and the celebration of Christmas in July started with its first ever car show on Friday Two dozen drivers brought out their classic cars to show off. Gail Smith helps plan the weekend “It’s become the deal. It’s the number one deal. It involves all the families in the ... Read More »

Baraga State Park holds Christmas in July

BARAGA, Mich. (WLUC) – Baraga State Park is celebrating Christmas a little early. Their annual Christmas in July event is underway. This year marks the 12th anniversary of the park’s unique celebration. Events included crafts, games, a parade, and singing Christmas carols. Santa claus will even be on hand Saturday. The main event is the campsite decorating contest. Staff at the ... Read More »

Baraga State Park holds Christmas in July

BARAGA, Mich. (WLUC) – Baraga State Park is celebrating Christmas a little early. Their annual Christmas in July event is underway. This year marks the 12th anniversary of the park’s unique celebration. Events included crafts, games, a parade, and singing Christmas carols. Santa claus will even be on hand Saturday. The main event is the campsite decorating contest. Staff at the ... Read More »

My, how Freer Auto Body’s Christmas in July has grown, set for Friday

GODFREY — Christmas in July has grown along with its sponsors and founders Taylor, 13, and Lily Freer, 10. The sisters’ first Christmas in July occurred in July of 2009 because Taylor, 13, wanted to raise money for the Freer family’s favorite community project — the Riverbend’s Community Christmas, sponsored by the United Way and The Telegraph. Since netting $2,500 ... Read More »

Yu Yunique 2 retail box leaks; to be launched on July 24

Now, a report by The Mobile Indian claims that the brand is all set to unveil the successor of the Yu Yunique smartphone on July 24. According to the same, the smartphone will be dubbed Yu Yunique 2 and will be unveiled on Monday. The report cites a tipster who has leaked the image of what appears to be the ... Read More »

Christmas in July toy drive scheduled

Good Samaritan’s Ministry of Claremore will be hosting a “Christmas in July” toy drive and open house this month to kick off their annual drive for Christmas toys for less fortunate children. “The Good Samaritan Ministry (GSM) is a cooperative ministry of Claremore area churches, one which serves those in need through a food pantry, clothing closet, and utility assistance,” ... Read More »

6-Year-Old Girl Gets Christmas in July After Cancer Made Her Miss Celebrations Last Year

A 6-year-old girl is celebrating Christmas in July after cancer forced her to miss the festivities last December. Agatha King, 6, was one of 20 children invited to the holiday-themed celebrations in London, England, earlier this month, where they took turns riding sleighs, playing in the snow and meeting Santa Claus. “We colored in pictures of the snow globes. There were ... Read More »

Telus to offer the LG X Power2 from July 19

The LG X Power2 launched in Canada last month, and has been available for CAD 249.99 ($195) through local carriers. Starting next week Telus will also start offering the mid-ranger. A source from the carrier said starting July 19, sales will begin at CAD 240 ($188). Currently the following carriers are offering the 4,500mAh battery-totting phone: Fido, Bell, Bell MTS, Virgin Mobile, ... Read More »