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Where to celebrate Christmas in July in Melbourne

From snow-covered markets and decadent Christmas feasts, here are seven ways to recreate the wintery Christmases in movies

Adena Maier
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Adena Maier
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While we're used to celebrating Christmas over barbecues and beers while donning Hawaiian shirts and summer dresses, it's tough not to feel FOMO from the wintery festivities of our mates in the Northern Hemisphere. And while Melbourne rarely gets snow — if light dustings even count — we'll be damned if that stops us from trying to recreate our very own white Christmas in July. 

Round up your mates (minus the Scrooges) and hit up these snow-covered markets, historic towns and decadent Christmas feasts.

If the sky starts bucketing down, we've got you covered with ample rainy day activities. Keen for a break? These are the best winter getaways from Melbourne.

Christmas in July in Melbourne

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It's officially that time of year again when the legends at Four Pillars and Arbory Bar and Eatery join forces to throw the most epic Christmas in July celebration. Now in its third year, the multi-course feast will include canapes, share-style plates and matched Four Pillars cocktails. Arbory cocktail director Tom Younger and Four Pillars brand ambassador Rebecca Lam will host the festivities, which will take place across two exclusive evenings on July 26 and 27 from 6pm. Tickets are $135 per person, and are sure to be snapped up quickly – grab one here before it's too late.

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Often Christmas in July celebrations include hearty roasts with all the trimmings, decadent desserts and festive woollen jumpers. At the Conservatory at Crown though, it's a seafood bonanza, with tiger prawns, rock oysters, mussels, blue swimmer crabs and clams on the menu. And for an extra bit of indulgence, you can partake in the Sunday Nobu Infusion, which will showcase an incredible range of Nobu’s finest sushi and sashimi, as well as offerings from the Conservatory's seafood buffet. The lunch sitting also features live music and two hours of free-flowing Chandon. Head to the website to find out more.

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While a normal Christmas in Australia is all about beach barbecues and seafood banquets, when you're celebrating in July you want those decadent, wintery feasts you see in American movies. Thankfully, the Commons is hosting a month-long Christmas feast with a themed menu and cocktails. Think glazed leg ham, comforting soups, cured salmon and roast veggies. And for dessert? Pudding, of course. To book, head to the website.

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