zwischen den Jahren

German

Etymology

Literally, “between the years”.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

zwischen den Jahren

1. the time around Christmas and New Year, with different precise understandings:
   1. (strictest) between Christmas and New Year: December 27 to 31
   2. (most usual) from Christmas Eve through New Year: December 24 to January 1
   3. (broader) from Christmas Eve through Epiphany: December 24 to January 6
   4. (broadest) during the Christmas vacation: maximally December 21 to January 8 (depending on the year and jurisdiction)