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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And on your way out, check the large downtown plaza, which hosts regular musical performances and community activities, particularly during the winter holiday season, when the space is home to a pop-up ice rink.
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The stock market dip came after the company announced weak holiday season sales, with Barbie products lagging.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Plesner says that a narrow window in early September, just before the monthlong holiday season, looks like the best time for Netanyahu to hold the vote.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
The forecast also shows the retailer expects its momentum to continue after a strong holiday season.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The stock market dip came after the company announced weak holiday season sales, with Barbie products lagging.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Plesner says that a narrow window in early September, just before the monthlong holiday season, looks like the best time for Netanyahu to hold the vote.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
The forecast also shows the retailer expects its momentum to continue after a strong holiday season.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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