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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More than 1 in 3 parents with children under 18, or 36% are expected to take on debt this holiday season compared with 24% who have adult children (ages 18+) and 25% of non-parents.
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
Dollar and discount stores won’t be the only ones having to get clever to differentiate themselves and capture consumer foot traffic, particularly as retailers gear up for the coming holiday season.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2024
Below, find out how Elf on the Shelf works and explore the possible pros and cons of bringing home a scout elf for your family this holiday season.
—Apryl Duncan, Parents, 29 July 2024
If all else fails, be like my aunt and count down the days until the winter holiday season.
—Tara McCarty, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
Dollar and discount stores won’t be the only ones having to get clever to differentiate themselves and capture consumer foot traffic, particularly as retailers gear up for the coming holiday season.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2024
Below, find out how Elf on the Shelf works and explore the possible pros and cons of bringing home a scout elf for your family this holiday season.
—Apryl Duncan, Parents, 29 July 2024
If all else fails, be like my aunt and count down the days until the winter holiday season.
—Tara McCarty, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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