where does christmas in july come from

Christmas in July is a tradition where people celebrate Christmas during the summer, in the middle of the year instead of the usual December holiday. The tradition of Christmas in July dates back to the early 1900s, when a group of Australian schoolchildren who had recently returned from a trip to England brought the idea of celebrating Christmas in summer back with them. It has since become popular in many countries around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States.