Christmas in July 2017 day 25 / Noël en juillet 2017 jour 25

CIJ day 25 / jour 25

Merry Christmas in July!!!

A playlist for Christmas in July:

http://www.jamspreader.com/2016/07/25/25-essential-songs-for-your-tropical-christmas-in-july-playlist/

Bing Crosby – Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian Christmas Song)
Carly Jamison – I’m Getting A Ukulele For Christmas
The Beach Boys – Little Saint Nick
Ella Fitzgerald – Christmas Island
Caribbean Island Steel Drum Troupe – Jingle Bells
Janet Devlin – Happy Holidays
Colbie Caillet – Christmas In The Sand
Bellamy Brothers – Tropical Christmas
Lord Kitchener – Father Christmas
Noelani And The Leo Nahenahe Singers – Little Drummer Boy
Jimmy Buffett – Christmas In The Caribbean
Kenny Chesney – All I Want For Christmas Is A Real Good Tan
The Holly Lane Band – Deck The Halls
Nat King Cole – I Saw Three Ships
The Dukes Of Surf – Aloha Christmas
The Hawaii Calls Orchestra – Numbah One Day Of Christmas
Lord Douglas Byron – Surfin’ Santa
The Enchanters – Mambo Santa Mambo
Kalei Gamiao – Winter Wonderland
Jose Feliciano – Feliz Navidad
Don Ho – The Song Of Christmas
Lord Kitchener – Christmas Greetings
Squirrel Nut Zippers – Hot Christmas
Jake Shimabukuro – Ave Maria
Lucky Luck – Kanaka Christmas

If you follow the link you’ll get to watch all these videos on youtube.

Hope you enjoyed my Christmas in July posts for 2017.  Have fun!

Christmas in July 2017 day 24 / Noël en juillet 2017 jour 24

CIJ day 24 / jour 24

Smell of Christmas game

 http://rainydaymum.co.uk/sweet-smell-christmas-brought-edventures-kids/

Here is a poem about the smells of Christmas from Lillie Williams.  It is a lovely poem.

The smell of Christmas

Looking through the kitchen 

Window starring at the sky

Singing soft melodies

As the hour passes by

Snuggle beside my oven with

 A cup of coffee in my hand

Watching the snowflakes fall

Like a blanket covering the land

The smell of pine aroma 

Lingers in every room 

 And baking apple pies

 All after noon

The smell of Christmas

Somehow fills the air

Lights twinkling on the tree

And toys everywhere

Friends and love ones

Sat down for a talk

With the holiday season

Embedded in their thought

Children around the fire 

Place eating cookies, and

Drinking milk

Dad relaxing in his chair

After a long tiresome trip

The holiday season is

Bringing good cheer

And the smell of Christmas

Lingers near

On a cold winter morning

Drinking hot tomato soup

And a jolly old man in 

His little red suit

Ham, potatoes, to 

The table they bring

A feast so good, its

Fit for a king

Prayers and love

That fills the air

And the smell of 

Christmas is everywhere.

Copyright © Lillie Williams | Year Posted 2012 

Christmas in July 2017 day 23 / Noël en juillet 2017 jour 23

CIJ day 23 / jour 23

Christmas books

Laura Ingalls

An old-fashioned Christmas – 4 love stories

Love all those Gooseberry Patch books!  Full of recipes and ideas

Country Home old-fashioned Christmas

Christmas in July 2017 day 22 / Noël en juillet 2017 jour 22

CIJ day 22 / jour 22

Beach drinks

Source : http://www.holidayspage.net/christmas-colada/

Source : http://natashaskitchen.com/2015/12/01/sparkling-cranberry-pineapple-punch/

Source : http://www.bakingbeauty.net/elsa-white-hot-chocolate/

Source : http://www.aspicyperspective.com/frozen-hot-chocolate/

Christmas in July 2017 day 21 / Noël en juillet 2017 jour 21 Week 4: A Real Christmas

CIJ day 21 / jour 21

Friday Night at the movies!

Arthur Christmas (animated film)

Santa's clumsy son Arthur gets put on a mission with St. Nick's father to give out a present they misplaced to a young girl in less than 2 hours.

Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1430607/

Enjoy the movie and don’t forget your cup of hot chocolate and Christmas sweater while you watch it.

Christmas in July 2017 day 20 / Noël en juillet 2017 jour 20

CIJ day 20 / jour 20

Christmas recipe

Source: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/cherry-cheesecake-shooters/

If you follow the link you will find a photo tutorial

Cherry Cheesecake Shooters

Prep Time:   3 Hours

Difficulty:    Easy

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Servings:     18 Servings

Ingredients

·         2 bags (12 Ounce) Frozen Sweet Cherries

• 1/4 cup Honey
• 1/4 cup Whiskey (optional)
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• Juice Of Half A Lemon
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract
• 2 packages 8 Ounce Cream Cheese
• 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 12 whole Graham Crackers (the 4-section Rectangles)
• 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds

Instructions

Combine the cherries and honey in a medium saucepan and cook it over medium heat until hot and bubbly. Pour in the whiskey and stir to combine, then let it cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the butter until it melts.

Mix together the lemon juice with the cornstarch, then pour it in. Continue cooking for 2-3 minute until thicker. Add the almond extract.

Pour into a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours, or until chilled.

Crush the graham crackers and spoon into the bottom of mini wine glasses.

Add cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk to bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whip them together until fluffy.

Fill a pastry bag or zipper bag with the filing. Snip off the end and pipe a big helping over the crumbs in each of the glasses.

Top with a big spoonful of the cherry topping.Top with sliced almonds.

(Note: Mix 2 tablespoons melted butter into the crumbs if you’d like them to be a little more moist.)
(Note: 1 package of cream cheese makes for a more pudding-like texture; 2 packages makes for a thicker texture.)

Thanks Pionneer Woman!

Christmas in July 2017 day 19 / Noël en juillet 2017 jour 19

CIJ day 19 / jour 19

Sand snowmen / summer Santa pictures