How to embrace the true spirit of Twixmas

Plus: Festive food swaps that won’t make you fat

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View in browser Thursday December 28 2023   Lifestyle       For many of us, the week or so between Christmas and New Year is a testing one. After spending much of the year rushing around and frantically trying to get things done, this period of nationwide recess can feel daunting. Yet for Deborah Robertson, this is a special time in which, if we are able to allow ourselves, we can all truly relax and live as though nobody is watching. Read her tips on how to get the most out of Twixmas. Elsewhere, we offer some ideas for festive foods to enjoy that won't contribute to a widening waistline. Enjoy! James, Lifestyle team     How to embrace the true spirit of Twixmas From practicalities to indulgences, here's how to spend that special time between Christmas and New Year get the tips     One whole year. Just £39. Stay expertly informed and advised as the future unfolds. Unlock unlimited access to telegraph.co.uk with a Digital Subscription, plus the latest news updates and the daily digital newspaper in our app. subscribe now     Buffet food, small plates and picky bits – the tasty swaps that won’t make you fat Party platters can cause you to pile on the pounds – but make some savvy choices now and you'll have a spring in your step come New Year How to do it     Where to find a merry Christmas walk – no matter who you’re stuck with Now's the perfect time of year to get outside and let fresh air, exercise and the wonders of nature wheedle out those familial gripes find out more     ‘My husband has taken over Christmas dinner and expects a gold medal for it’ While it is nice to have a break from cooking, I wish he could appreciate how I feel for the other 364 days a year read on     How the super-rich do luxury rail holidays From padded en-suites to private rail lines, this is how the elite do train travel explore more     Would someone you know enjoy this newsletter? Click the button below to invite a friend to sign up to The Telegraph Lifestyle Newsletter send invitation     Other newsletters you may like... Your Royal Appointment Exclusive analysis and content on the Royal family. Sign up Travel Destination guides, advice and latest news. Sign up Cookbook A feast of ideas from our recipe site. Sign up     Get in touch Are you enjoying the Telegraph Lifestyle Newsletter? Please email us your thoughts and feedback at editorialnewsletters@telegraph.co.uk. If you require technical support for Telegraph newsletters, please contact newslettersupport@telegraph.co.uk or visit our newsletters help page. For assistance with your subscription, please visit our help page. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here.     Sponsored Levison Wood explores the Incense Road in AlUla   We have sent you this email because you have either asked us to or because we think it will interest you.   Unsubscribe  |  Update your preferences   For any other questions, please visit our help page here.   Any offers included in this email come with their own Terms and Conditions, which you can see by clicking on the offer link. We may withdraw offers without notice.   Telegraph Media Group Limited or its group companies - 111 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0DT. Registered in England under No 451593.