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CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!

Christmas in July is an event which is unofficially celebrated as a holiday by people. It is especially popular among the young people. A Christmas in July dinner usually includes Christmas Decorations Christmas Candles, colorful streamers, bonbons, Christmas hats and whistles. During the summer months in the northern hemisphere, the weather becomes increasingly warm and many people crave for the atmosphere of cooler temperatures, gift giving, and holiday spirit. To satisfy this craving, some people throw parties during the month of July that mimic the holiday of Christmas. History of Christmas In July    It's hot, you're sweaty and longing for some relief from the heat. Aren't you? And while thinking about winter, you're probably also dreaming of all those snowy nights of Christmas celebrations? Well well, you can't actually change the season now, but the closest you can get to doing so is reduce the time ...

DARWIN BEER CAN REGATTA FROM AUSTRALIA!!

   The Darwin Beer Can Regatta is an event which has been held annually since 1974 in Darwin, Northern Territory , Australia at Mindil Beach . Participants create boats using empty beer cans , soft drink (soda) cans, soft drink bottle and milk cartons. The vessels are not tested for seaworthiness , prior to water events, and those that fall apart are part of the day's entertainment. A great many sundry events go along with the regatta , including concerts, a thong -throwing contest and the "Henley-on-Mindil" competition (named after the Henley-on-Todd Regatta ), where participants run their " boats " around like Flintstones cars. The Darwin Stubby seems to be the beer bottle of choice for this festival . This bottle reigns as the largest "stubby" of beer in the world at 75 ounces, or roughly 2.1 litres.    The first Beer Can Regatta was held in June 1974. This is contrary to popular belief that the regatta started in the aftermath of ...