Twixmas

English

Alternative forms

Twixtmas

Etymology

Blend of twixt (“betwixt, between”) +‎ Christmas.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Twixmas

(slang) The period in between Christmas and New Year, typically December 27th-30th where Boxing Day is observed, and December 26th-30th elsewhere.

Usage notes

Used in the tourism industry when advertising holidays or events during this period.

Translations

the period between Christmas and New Year

Norwegian:
Bokmål: romjul f or m

Nynorsk: romjul f

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