After July 4th, I'm anxious to get going. . .

After the fourth of July, I begin getting the "itch" to start preparing in earnest for Christmas. This year is no different. I am finishing a crocheted afghan that will be entered in the county fair, (as I watch Christmas movies for my own personal "Christmas in July" celebration). After the fair, I can give the afghan to someone special for a Christmas gift. I've already knitted mittens during my "Mittens for Christmas" month back in March. They will be package tie-ons for my children and grandchildren this year. I think that my next project will be knitted wool socks for a son who requested them, and I'm revising my cookbook with all the recipes in it from friends and neighbors over the last 30 years to give to my Mom. I'd like to hear what all of you are doing during these hot summer months in preparation for Christmas?