It’s officially Twixmas - AKA Britain’s most confusing week. Notoriously a week of snacking, slouching, and seeing family - a new survey shows Welsh locals have developed some surprisingly odd Twixmas rituals…

According to research from West Midlands Railway (WMR), nearly half (45 per cent) of Welsh locals look forward to the Twixmas period, yet 45 per cent admit the week often feels wasted.

For many, it’s the ultimate excuse to do nothing: 42 per cent just want to chill, 38 per cent stay at home to recharge, and over eight in 10 (84 per cent) spend most of the week glued to the couch.

Meanwhile, 40 per cent admit to binge-watching TV for hours, 28 per cent demolish what’s left of the chocolates, and 30 per cent tuck into leftover treats straight from the fridge – no plate, no shame.

And, hygiene standards take a hit too. One in 10 (11 per cent) wash less often, nine per cent only bathe once during the period - and one per cent don’t shower at all.

For those who do venture outdoors, it’s usually to break boredom (42 per cent) or make the most of their time off (36 per cent). Half (52 per cent) enjoy a long winter walk, 36 per cent visit family, and 35 per cent say they’d happily go on a spontaneous day trip.

“Twixmas can feel like the week that time forgot,” says a West Midlands Railway spokesperson. “But, the period is actually the perfect excuse to step out, stretch your legs, and make the most of the week with friends and family before normal life kicks back in again.”