holiday season
noun
US
: the time from late November through January when several holidays (such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve) happen
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The Red Kettles raised an average of $2.7 million each day last holiday season.
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
The horrific attack came after authorities expressed concerns about vehicle-ramming during large outdoor events this holiday season.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 1 Jan. 2025
John Legend and his family had some fun across the pond this holiday season!
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Former Morrison Hotel, made famous by a Doors album, destroyed by fire in downtown L.A.
What to know about infectious diseases during this holiday season.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
The horrific attack came after authorities expressed concerns about vehicle-ramming during large outdoor events this holiday season.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 1 Jan. 2025
John Legend and his family had some fun across the pond this holiday season!
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Former Morrison Hotel, made famous by a Doors album, destroyed by fire in downtown L.A.
What to know about infectious diseases during this holiday season.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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