Today's Journal

Christmas in July - Lynn Haney Santa

The American movie classic, Christmas in July was released in 1940.  It is the story of a young office clerk who loved to enter contests hoping to win a fortune which would make all of his dreams come true.  It was written and directed by Academy Award winner Preston Sturges, who apparently also invented a kissproof lipstick - Red, Red Rouge - in 1920, for his mother's company, Maison Desti!  

The story goes...in 1980, a group of Irish tourists visiting the Blue Mountains in Sydney, Australia, were so thrilled to see snow in July, they convinced a local hotel to hold a "Yulefest".  The idea of "Christmas in July" soon spread throughout Australia and is now a festive tradition, with the traditional Christmas dinner and all of  the trimmings, Christmas candles, streamers and in Australia...Christmas hats and whistles.

At McMurdo Station in  Antarctica, July is the middle of winter, with the coldest and windiest weather of the year. Since planes have great difficulty landiing during this time, packages and supplies are frequently parachuted in...just like Santa sending gifts from his sleigh!  Thus, Christmas in July.

In the Southern Hemisphere, Christmas on December 25, is actually a summer holiday.  Christmas in July is the chance to enjoy a traditional northern hemisphere holiday, with cold weather and snow.  

For most Americans, Christmas in July is an opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping.  Many merchants offer special promotions..and Tournesol is happy to continue the tradition! 

For 24 years, the artisans in the Lynn Haney Collection workshop in Lubbock, Texas, have created the most amazing Santas.  Each one is hand-crafted with exquisite detail, authentic fabrics and love.

Pre-Order you Lynn Haney Santa now! One gift to cross of the list...and it's only July!