Christmas is over, and for many, the days between December 27 and New Year's Eve can feel like a strange, unstructured void. With the main festivities done, time becomes abstract, leaving people unsure what to do with themselves.
While there is no official English name for this period, other cultures have terms. In Norway, it is called 'Romjul' or 'mellomjul', meaning the time between Christmas and New Year. Social media users have proposed various English alternatives, including 'Twixtmas', 'Witching Week', 'Food Week', and 'Chrimbo Limbo'.
Some have suggested 'Festive Perineum' or simply 'the void'. Others refer to it as 'Christmastide' or 'the festive period'. The lack of a standard name reflects the limbo-like nature of the week.
What you do during this time is entirely up to you. Options include working, relaxing, clearing out old belongings, going for a winter walk, reading a book, or shopping in the post-Christmas sales. Whatever you choose, the week offers a chance to recharge before the New Year.
