Tips for enjoying the time “between the years”.
The hustle and bustle of buying gifts and preparing for festive celebrations is over, and now we have the opportunity to unwind and experience the magic of the Christmas season to the fullest. These days between Christmas and New Year's Eve, also known as Raunächte, offer a unique opportunity to reflect on the past year, relax and spend quality time with loved ones. We'll show you how you can consciously use this quiet time between the years for yourself and your loved ones.
Review and future plans
Use the time between years to look back on the past year and talk together about future plans. Set goals for the coming year and reflect on what you have achieved together. This period offers the ideal opportunity to consciously pause and be grateful for the beautiful things in the past year and to lay the foundation for dreams and wishes for the new year.
Time together
Try out new recipes together, conjure up festive treats or invite a few friends to your home. For cheese lovers, homemade cheese crackers or ours Mondseer herb cookies a good alternative to traditional Christmas cookies.
Or just drink a good cup of fruit or herbal tea together and a delicious one A cheeseboard snack? The combination of tea and cheese can be an interesting and delicious taste experience. Both have complex flavors that create a harmonious or contrasting flavor combination. We can warmly recommend it.
Enjoy darkness
Cozy blanket, thick gloves and wool hat – wonderful. But just because it gets dark early in the evening doesn't necessarily mean you have to go back to the living room. Take an evening walk through the winter landscapes every now and then and enjoy the many lights. Cuddle up around a campfire with a cheese stick bread or prepare a hearty one cheesesoup and heat it over the fire in a pot. You can also drink punch or tea and listen to Christmas carols or sing yourself.
Digital break
Just relax. Reduce screen time and instead engage in shared, distraction-free activities, be it reading, gaming, or exercise. Be it a refreshing run in the forest, a hike in the mountains or an extended ski tour - use this opportunity to reduce the digital stimuli and instead feel the energy of nature.
Celebrate with enjoyment
The contemplative Christmas season is slowly coming to an end and the New Year is just around the corner. The pressure for perfection is particularly heavy when it comes to food. But enjoyment cannot be made solely dependent on an elaborate three-course meal. More and more people are therefore opting for more relaxed options such as Raclette or simple appetizers. If you're looking for inspiration for a festive cheese menu, you'll find it here some suggestions.
