People enjoy themselves during July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia

People enjoy themselves during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30.

As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere.

During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

A girl poses for photos behind a decoration during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30.

As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere.

During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

A woman buys food during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30.

As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere.

During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

People enjoy themselves during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30.

As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere.

During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

Children are pictured during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30.

As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere.

During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

Children are pictured during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30.

As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere.

During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)