Twixmas Companion: Gentle Ideas, Simple Rituals & Cosy Inspiration for the Days Between Christmas & New Year
A beautifully illustrated printable companion celebrating the quiet, magical days between Christmas and the New Year.
There’s something rather special about the days between Christmas and the New Year.
The presents have been opened, the celebrations have softened, and the house is still glowing with twinkling lights and candlelight. Here in Ireland, Christmas has always lingered a little longer. The tree stays up, leftovers become another cosy meal, family and friends continue to gather, and quiet winter walks become part of the celebration too.
Whether you call it Twixmas, the Christmas holidays, or simply a few precious days to slow down, this companion is an invitation to savour this gentle pause before the beginning of a new year.
Rather than rushing into resolutions, these pages encourage you to rest, reflect, enjoy the beauty of winter and simply be present in one of the calmest weeks of the year.
What’s Included
Inside the Twixmas Companion you’ll find:
- Welcome to Your Twixmas Companion
- What Twixmas Really Is
- Gentle Twixmas Ideas
- My Favourite Twixmas Moments
- Rest Without Guilt
- Little Winter Pleasures
- Looking Back Gently
- Carrying Christmas Forward
- A Gentle Bridge Into the New Year
Twixmas has always felt like one of the quiet gifts of the festive season.
It reminds us that we don’t have to rush into becoming someone new the moment Christmas Day has passed. We can linger a little longer, enjoy the lights, savour the quiet, take long winter walks and gently prepare our hearts for whatever the new year may bring.
I hope these pages help you find moments of peace, rest and quiet joy in this beautiful in-between season.
What’s included:
Explore the Christmas Collection Further
If you’ve enjoyed this printable, I’d love to invite you to explore the rest of our growing Christmas Companion Library. Each beautifully illustrated collection has been thoughtfully designed to help you create a calmer, more organised and more meaningful festive season. Whether you’re planning Christmas, preparing festive meals, embracing Advent, slowing down to savour the season or making magical family memories, there’s a companion waiting for you.
Explore the collection: Christmas Printables Hub, Free Christmas Planner Companion, Christmas Kitchen Companion, Christmas Eve Companion, Christmas Bucket List Companion, Slow Christmas Companion and Advent Companion
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Christmas companion free to download?
Yes! This printable companion is completely free to download and print for personal use.
What are the terms of use for these printables?
Our printables are created for personal use and enjoyment. Please don’t sell, share or redistribute the printable files themselves — you’re always very welcome to share a link to the original page instead. You can read our full Printable Terms of Use here.
What size are the printables?
All pages are designed in A4 format and print beautifully at home. Most printers can also scale them to US Letter if needed.
Can I print just one page instead of the whole companion?
Absolutely. You can print the entire companion or simply choose the pages you’ll use most.
How can I use this Christmas companion?
Many readers keep the pages in a Christmas binder or seasonal planner, while others print individual pages for the fridge, family noticeboard or kitchen.
Are there more Christmas printables available?
Yes! Visit our Christmas Printables Hub to explore the growing Christmas Companion Library, including planners, kitchen companions, bucket lists, Advent printables, Slow Christmas resources and more.
Can I share these printables?
You’re very welcome to share a link to this page with friends and family, but please don’t redistribute the PDF itself. That helps support Our Little House in the Country and keeps these printables free.
🖨️ Create Your Christmas Companion Binder
If you’re planning to print several of our Christmas companions, a few simple supplies can make it easy to create your own beautiful Christmas binder to enjoy year after year.
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- 📗 A4 Display Book
- 📁 A4 Ring Binder
- 📄 Plastic Document Wallets
- 📎 Adjustable Hole Punch
- 🖊️ Fine-liner Pens
- 📑 Divider Tabs
Before You Go…
Looking for a little extra inspiration?
Browse our growing collection of free printables, including seasonal calendars, bucket lists, planners, journals and reflection pages designed to help you create a slower, more intentional life.
- Christmas Homemaking: How to Create a Cosy Christmas Home Without the StressChristmas homemaking isn’t about creating a perfect house for December. Discover practical, thoughtful ways to prepare your home, simplify Christmas, create a cosy atmosphere and make room for the people and ordinary moments that matter most.
- Getting the Kitchen Ready for Christmas: A Practical Guide to a Calm Christmas KitchenA practical guide to getting your kitchen ready for Christmas, from checking supplies and making space to planning food, baking, Christmas dinner and leftovers.
- How to Plan Christmas Without the Stress: A Simple Christmas Planning GuideChristmas planning does not have to mean turning December into one enormous to-do list. A thoughtful plan can help you organise the practical things early, reduce the mental load and leave more room for the people, traditions and ordinary moments you actually want to enjoy.
- Christmas Hospitality: How to Create a Warm and Welcoming Home for Your GuestsChristmas hospitality isn’t about creating a perfect home or spending the season waiting on everyone else. From easy breakfasts and relaxed meals to thoughtful little details that help guests truly feel at home, here’s how to create a warm, welcoming Christmas for the people coming through your door — without overwhelming yourself in the process.
- 10 Gentle New Year’s Eve Rituals: Simple Ways to Ring in the Year at HomeSkip the noise and welcome the new year with quiet joy. These 10 gentle New Year’s Eve rituals invite you to pause, reflect, and celebrate at home — simple, soulful ways to mark the turning of the year with gratitude and grace.
