Al's Troemerias?

A bit of fiery Summer?
Al's Troemerias.  
Am I alone in thinking we're all a bit odd - waiting until we're on the downslope to Christmas before declaring:- 
It's SUMMER!!!

"Astronomically, however, the first day of summer is said to be when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky, which occurs on the summer solstice (June 21-23)"