“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV
And according to Hallmark, the Christmas season comes twice a year.
It’s no secret to those who know me well: I’m a big fan of Hallmark Christmas movies. Even as I write this, I’ve made sure my streaming service is set to record all the Christmas in July premieres. The truth is, in the Jette house, we celebrated Christmas in July long before Hallmark made it a thing.
Our July tradition began by accident. Years ago, I wanted to send a note to a friend but could only find last year’s Christmas card. I sent it anyway. To my surprise, he said it was one of the funniest and most uplifting things he’d ever received—and he was battling cancer at the time. Mission accomplished.
It became an annual ritual from then on. Over the years, I’ve expanded the list of recipients, focusing on those who might need a little unexpected holiday cheer.
Sure, some of the Hallmark movies are cheesy and predictable. We fast-forward through a few. Others we watch every year. But kindness and thoughtfulness? They’re never out of fashion or out of season.
By July 25th, most everyone is tired of the heat and humidity of summer. A Christmas card in the mailbox brings a momentary escape—and a reminder that cooler, cozier days are ahead. (Fun fact: December 25th is only 155 days from the date this post is published.)
Who in your world could use a bit of off-season hope? A card, a text, a funny surprise—small gestures carry Kingdom weight.
Run the play. Merry Christmas – In July!
“A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.”
— Proverbs 25:11
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