The heat of summer might seem an unlikely time to start thinking of of winter wonderlands and Christmas parties. Yet, within the world of professional event planning, the summer months mark the launch of the meticulous preparations for the most cherished event of the year: Christmas. While it might puzzle some as to why event planners commence their Christmas endeavors so early, there is a strategy behind their let's-get-started-early approach. #1 - Elaborate Creativity Req