Christmas in July: top things to do to escape Australia’s winter blues

From fire pits and mulled wine to live music and festive feasts, we've got you covered to do the chilly season right

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When Vincent Hernandez arrived in Australia from France, he loved it - but noticed something was missing. A European Christmas.

So in 2018 the festival director launched a Christmas in July celebration in Sydney's Rocks district, to bring the festive season he knew so well from home down under.