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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Though delayed, impacts will likely begin to emerge as China ramps up business activity after the Lunar New Year holiday season. Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025 This is the cheapest the camera has ever been, too, beating even its Black Friday and holiday season prices. Chris McMullen, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2025 Made with quick-cooking grits, this rich side dish is ready in under 30 minutes, which is such a blessing during the busy holiday season. Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025 What To Know The incident in Ireland, which occurred at the height of the summer holiday season in July, saw the two planes come dangerously close to colliding after both were cleared for takeoff on intersecting runways. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for holiday season

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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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