Christmas in July

Southern hemisphere seasons are in reverse to the northern hemisphere, with summer falling in December and January and winter falling in June and July. Therefore in southern hemisphere countries such as Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, Christmas in July or Midwinter Christmas events are undertaken in order to have Christmas with a winter feel in common with the northern hemisphere. 

Fondant & Gumpaste was made and colored

This picture was sketched for a possible design. 

Each section of the design was practiced to see what would work.

As with every design there were adaptions.

Here are some pictures of the finished cake.
Single layer 12 x 18 sheet cake, chocolate cake with buttercream icing.

Crushed candy canes were sprinkled on the top edges.

Mike& Ike's were added to the sides to represent a string of Lights.

An Adirondack chair represented a summer cottage theme.

Candles in the stone fireplace (It is after all July, who wants a roaring fire?)

Fondant popcorn was used for the garland.

A seaside picture was placed above the fireplace.

 The earliest known occasion to make the phrase Christmas in July literal was in July 1933 at Camp Keystone, a girl's summer camp in North Carolina, which celebrated with a Christmas Tree, gifts, and a visit by Santa Claus. In the United States, it is more often used as a marketing tool than an actual holiday. Some people throw parties during July that mimic Christmas celebrations, bringing the atmosphere of Christmas but with warmer temperatures.