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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One of my favorite things about the winter holiday season is that people are a little bit nicer to each other, more compassionate and giving — why not extend that goodwill into February, particularly toward someone that might really appreciate a little love and connection?
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Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Regarding the latter, the report found that total mobility usage across airports studied in the U.S. over the winter holiday season came in at 17.7 million GBs with 106.8 million calls being made and 273.2 million call minutes.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
Economists and market analysts have cited the bird flu as the chief reason for the price spike, along with the typical consumer demand for eggs during the winter holiday season.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 4 Feb. 2025
The central government routinely issues guidance about ensuring a safe holiday season.
—Vivian Wang, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Regarding the latter, the report found that total mobility usage across airports studied in the U.S. over the winter holiday season came in at 17.7 million GBs with 106.8 million calls being made and 273.2 million call minutes.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
Economists and market analysts have cited the bird flu as the chief reason for the price spike, along with the typical consumer demand for eggs during the winter holiday season.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 4 Feb. 2025
The central government routinely issues guidance about ensuring a safe holiday season.
—Vivian Wang, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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