How to Host The Perfect Vegan Christmas In July
‘Christmas in July’ is a growing tradition in Australia, as southerners yearn to enjoy the snuggly jumpers, cosy fires, and comfort foods synonymous with a winter festive season.
While we Aussies have made summer Christmas our own, with beach barbecues and pool parties, it’s still fun to enjoy a second bite of the festive cherry with a vegan Christmas in July celebration!
Bust out the wool-free sweaters, here’s our guide to a kind mid-year festive feast.
Why Host A Vegan Celebration?
Christmas – even an off-season one – is about peace, joy, and family, all things denied to animals used for food.
Animals used for food are individuals. Turkeys and chickens have friends they chat to, mother pigs sing lullabies to their nursing babies, and sheep can recognise when someone is upset and comfort them. But, in Australia, most are raised in dark, filthy sheds and barns, denied space and light. Regardless of how they’re raised, they’re trucked, terrified, to slaughter when they’re still just babies,
Putting their corpses on a “celebration” table while singing about peace and goodwill makes no sense!
Vegan food is healthier, kinder, and better for the planet. Plus, unlike non-vegan celebrations, which can be exclusionary, everyone can enjoy vegan food, making your cruelty-free party a true coming together!
Mouthwatering Roasts
Choosing cruelty-free doesn’t mean missing out on a juicy centrepiece.
Impress with the Field Roast Sage and Garlic Celebration Roast served with Shropshire Spice Co Stuffing from Vegan Perfection or a simple veggie roast from Vegie Delights.
Or, make an animal-free ‘meat’ platter with chicken, ham, turkey and duck slices – also ideal for ‘Boxing Day’ sandwiches!
Scrumptious Sides
There’s no need to hurt anyone to ensure your festive table is laden with traditional sides, vegan-style. Grab some Plantside Yorkshire puddings from The Vegan Grocery Store, roast vegetables, and use Fry’s Hot Dogs wrapped in vegan bacon for pigs-in-blankets.
Delicious Desserts
No matter how much you eat, there’s always room for dessert! Wow guests with Compassionate Creamery’s tiramisu range or serve a Coles (accidentally vegan) apple pie with vanilla ice cream.
Savoury Snacks
Flattering layers, short indoor days – winter is an ideal time to enjoy vegan party foods. Keep guests snack-happy with vegan sausage rolls, vegan meat pies, “chicken” tenders and spring rolls, alongside vegan cheese platters like this beauty from The Vegan Dairy.
Sweet Treats
Chocolate calories don’t count at Christmas, and that goes double for the ones that don’t hurt cows and their babies.
Stuff stockings (and yourself) with Health Lab Dubai Chocs, or jammy lamington balls, Mummy Meegz Peanut Gems, or Britain’s favourite vegan tinned chocs from Catherine’s Originals, as well as Australia’s ever-growing range of gelatine-free sweets.
Keep Serving Kindness All Year!
Now that you’ve perfected a kind Christmas, keep the compassion going by starting your vegan journey!
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