Festive Snacks for Christmas in July
Christmas Cookies Bake a variety of Christmas cookies such as gingerbread men, sugar cookies, and peppermint cookies. Let the kids decorate them with colorful icing, sprinkles, and edible glitter. Bake a variety of cookies ahead of time, or have the kids help with baking. Provide a decorating station with icing in squeeze bottles, sprinkles, and edible glitter. Encourage the kids to get creative with their cookie designs. You can also set up a cookie exchange where each child brings a batch of their favorite cookies to share and take home a variety.
Frozen Hot Chocolate Beat the summer heat with frozen hot chocolate. Blend hot chocolate mix with ice and milk to create a slushy texture. Serve in festive cups with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a candy cane stirrer. This cool treat will be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Santa’s Snack Mix Create a festive snack mix with popcorn, pretzels, red and green M&M’s, mini marshmallows, and holiday-themed cereal. Serve it in holiday-themed bowls or small bags tied with Christmas ribbons. Combine popcorn, pretzels, red and green M&M’s, mini marshmallows, and holiday-themed cereal in a large bowl. Serve in individual holiday-themed bags or bowls. This snack mix is easy to make and can be customized with your kids’ favorite ingredients.
Reindeer Sandwiches Make reindeer-shaped sandwiches using a reindeer cookie cutter. Fill them with kid-friendly ingredients like peanut butter and jelly, or ham and cheese. Use pretzel sticks for antlers and small round crackers for noses. Use a reindeer-shaped cookie cutter to cut sandwiches into festive shapes. Fill with kid-friendly ingredients like peanut butter and jelly or ham and cheese. Use pretzel sticks for antlers and small round crackers or olives for noses.
Christmas Fruit Platter Arrange a fruit platter with red and green fruits like strawberries, watermelon, kiwi, and grapes. Use cookie cutters to cut the fruits into holiday shapes like stars and Christmas trees. Arrange a variety of red and green fruits like strawberries, watermelon, kiwi, and grapes on a large platter. Use cookie cutters to cut the fruits into holiday shapes like stars, Christmas trees, and snowflakes. This healthy snack is both festive and refreshing.
Celebrating Christmas in July is a wonderful way to bring some holiday magic to the summer months. With creative party ideas, fun activities, and festive snacks, you can create memorable experiences for your kids. Whether you’re hosting a snow-inspired party, a Christmas pool party, or a gingerbread house decorating party, these ideas will ensure a joyful and festive celebration. So, gather your family and friends, deck the halls, and enjoy the unique and delightful tradition of Christmas in July.
