There is something magical about the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The hustle and bustle of the festive season is behind us, the crackling candles and the scent of cinnamon still linger in the air, and the new year is already waiting for us, still untouched. This quiet time is often underestimated, but it harbours a valuable opportunity: to pause, recharge our batteries and end the year with love.

Christmas with the family can be wonderful – but also exhausting. Between the chaos of presents, festive dinners and visits from relatives, there is often little room for real togetherness. Now that the big commitments are over, it’s the perfect time to get back to basics.

A leisurely walk through the winter forest, doing a puzzle together or watching a film together on the couch – it’s not about the ‘what’, it’s about the ‘how’. The mobile phone remains silent, the clocks tick slower, and suddenly a simple moment becomes something precious.

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we often forget to give ourselves time. The days between the years are ideal for doing just that. Maybe you finally pick up that book that’s been sitting on your bedside table for months. Or take a walk all by yourself, with just your thoughts and the crunch of snow under your boots.

The year is drawing to a close and these days are a wonderful opportunity to look back. What made you happy this year? What challenges have you overcome? And above all, which people have enriched your life? A little ritual can help you to let go of the old year: write down what you are grateful for, what you want to leave behind and what wishes you have for the future. It’s amazing how liberating this can be.

Perhaps you would like to share these thoughts with your loved ones. A heartfelt letter or an honest conversation can make such a difference. It doesn’t have to be anything big, just genuine words from the heart. This way, the last days of the year can be filled with a feeling of love and gratitude.

The time ‘between the years’ is a gift – a small, quiet oasis in the flow of life. It offers us the opportunity to pause, take a deep breath and start the new year stronger. Use these days for what really matters: for your family, for yourself and for the little moments of love and happiness. Because that’s where the true magic of this special time lies.