What does "twixmas" mean?

The period in between Christmas Day and New Year, typically December 27th–31st where Boxing Day is observed, and December 26th–31st elsewhere (i.e. the first six of the Twelve Days of Christmas).

What is a synonym for "twixmas"?

Common synonyms include: betwixtmas.

Twixmas

name, slang

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The period in between Christmas Day and New Year, typically December 27th–31st where Boxing Day is observed, and December 26th–31st elsewhere (i.e. the first six of the Twelve Days of Christmas). slang
"Christmas / Twixmas and New Year"

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betwixtmas

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"Christmas / Twixmas and New Year"

Etymology

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

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