People are only just realising the name for time between Christmas and New Year

The festive season of Christmas has passed, yet the New Year's celebrations are still on the horizon, leaving us in a peculiar phase filled with leftovers and relaxation. For some, this is the highlight of the holiday season, but what do we call this odd interim period?

There isn't an official term for this time between festive merriment and our regular routines, but certain phrases have gained traction.

'Crimbo Limbo' has become popular, while 'Twixmas' is a slightly more formal and officially acknowledged term used for the period from December 27 to December 30. The run-up to Christmas Day can be quite frantic as many people spend weeks or even months purchasing and wrapping gifts, decorating their homes, and stocking up on treats for December 25, before everything comes to a halt.

This one-day spectacle, traditionally a key date in the Christian calendar, is now celebrated by billions globally, regardless of religious affiliation, leading many to focus on celebrating with their loved ones. Now that it's all over, many of us find ourselves meandering through an ambiguous stretch where the days merge together until New Year's Eve helps to ground us back to reality.

It's easy to understand why this period remains so popular - business hours can be erratic, our televisions are still set to Christmas films, and leftovers constitute most of our meals. , reports the Mirror.

The period between Christmas and New Year's has been affectionately dubbed 'Twixmas', a blend of the old-fashioned term 'betwixt' meaning 'between' and 'Christmas'. This endearing label has captured the hearts of many on social media.

A TikTok user shared a serene video with the caption: "Twixmas, my favourite time of year. When the cookies overfloweth and the pyjamas stay on around the clock", showcasing cozy festive lights, steaming hot chocolate, and blinds shutting out the world. The post received an outpouring of admiration, with comments ranging from "beautiful" to "this is such a vibe".

Others were surprised by the term, with one remarking, "Who knew Twixmas was a term lol". The topic also garnered attention on Reddit, where users praised the relaxed, rule-free spirit of this liminal period.

One Redditor noted, "It's now the weird time between Christmas and New Year where anything goes: Slices of cold meat for breakfast? Sure! Box of chocolates for lunch? Why not! Liquid dinner? Of course! And leftovers in sandwiches."

, while another joked about eating unconventional meals, saying, "Yep it's Crimbo Limbo. For brekkie I had four blinis, olives, ham and some Twiglets. Now I'm eating Ferrero Rocher."

The time between Christmas and New Year, often referred to as 'Twixmas', provides an opportunity for some well-deserved relaxation after the hustle and bustle of Christmas Day. Let us know in the comments section below how you're taking advantage of this period.