{"id":117649,"date":"2024-12-06T04:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T04:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=117649"},"modified":"2024-11-25T10:05:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T10:05:43","slug":"coastal-christmas-a-cool-summer-christmas-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/coastal-christmas-a-cool-summer-christmas-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"A Coastal Christmas – How to Host the Coolest Summer Christmas Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

While folks in the Northern Hemisphere will be donning winter coats, making snow sculptures and drinking eggnog, South Africans will spend the festive season embracing the sunshine, building sandcastles and sipping cocktails. If you want to shake things up this holiday, a summer Christmas is the perfect excuse to celebrate the cool summer breeze.<\/p>\n

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Summer Christmas Ideas<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s all the inspiration you need to host a cool \u2018Coastal Christmas\u2019.<\/p>\n

A Seafood Feast<\/h4>\n

Swap your traditional roasts<\/a> for a dazzling seafood feast. Think succulent prawns<\/a> with garlic butter and whole grilled fish<\/a> drizzled with a zesty lemon herb seasoning. A side of crisp summer salads<\/a> \u2013 perhaps a watermelon, feta, and mint combo or a zippy mango and avocado salsa \u2013 will add vibrant flavours to your table spread.\u00a0 Seafood is also versatile, you could keep it Mediterranean-inspired with a Greek feast, go with Asian flavours or keep it local with a South African fish braai or seafood potjie.<\/p>\n

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Try this Prawn Saganaki<\/i><\/a> or this <\/i>M\u00e9thode Cap Classique Mussel Pot<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Wines to Wow<\/h4>\n

A summer Christmas calls for chilled white wines that pair effortlessly with seafood. Sauvignon Blanc<\/a>, with its crisp acidity and notes of citrus, is a natural match for shellfish. If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, try an elegant Chenin Blanc<\/a> or some Brut bubbles to complement those rich, buttery sauces. Ros\u00e9 is another refreshing choice \u2013 its fruity profile and light body make it a versatile crowd-pleaser, especially with these summer desserts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Try this Rose & Raspberry Pavlova paired with Graham Beck Brut Ros\u00e9<\/i><\/a>, or this <\/i>Fros\u00e9 Raspberry Granita with Vanilla Ice Cream & Berries with De Grendel Ros\u00e9<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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D\u00e9cor Inspired by the Coast<\/h4>\n

Channel beachy vibes with a tablescape of ocean blues and sandy neutrals. Use driftwood, shells, and coral as natural centrepieces, accented with sprigs of greenery. Linen napkins in soft seafoam hues and sparkling glassware tie the look together. String up fairy lights or decorate blue baubels for an ambient glow that echoes summer evenings by the sea.<\/p>\n

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Dress Up<\/h4>\n

If you really want to make a fuss, send out themed e-invites and include a casual or smart formal dress code, depending on the theme everyone votes for and the overall vibe. Guests could wear ivory, blue hues, cream or beige neutral tones to match the d\u00e9cor. Plus, it gives everyone an excuse to wear their Sunday best, midweek.<\/p>\n

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Add festive sparkle to your table with these <\/i>DIY Christmas crackers<\/i><\/a> and this <\/i>wreath<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Embrace the Outdoors<\/h4>\n

Take the celebration al fresco! Whether setting up a beach picnic or hosting a garden soir\u00e9e, create cosy spaces with blankets, cushions and low tables. Don\u2019t forget to set up a hydration station with infused waters or signature summer cocktails<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Want more? <\/i>Try our tips for hosting an outdoor summer Christmas celebration<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While folks in the Northern Hemisphere will be donning winter coats, making snow sculptures and drinking eggnog, South Africans will spend the festive season embracing the sunshine, building sandcastles and sipping cocktails. If you want to shake things up this holiday, a summer Christmas is the perfect excuse to celebrate the cool summer breeze. Summer Christmas Ideas Here\u2019s all the inspiration you need to host a cool \u2018Coastal Christmas\u2019. A Seafood Feast Swap your traditional roasts for a dazzling seafood […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117649"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117649\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":117663,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117649\/revisions\/117663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}