Did you know that Christmas in July, as an event and now almost a tradition, started almost 86 years ago in North Carolina?

It’s true! It was a woman by the name of Fannie Holt, who was the co-founder of a girl’s camp in Keystone Camp, Brevard, North Karoline, that organized the very first Christmas Eve – on July 23rd to 24th, 1933.

Fannie was often described as a creative, unique, and a giving southern woman. So along with the carols, the treats and Santa visiting the kids, the little campers would also get presents – just like on the regular Christmas.

In the same spirit of Summertime celebration we’re having a Justin Boots giveaway, for our very own Christmas in July!