How to Use the holidays in a Sentence

the holidays

plural noun

• Dear Amy: For years, our home has been the go-to for the holidays.
  — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
• The clothes will be sold through the holidays, but won’t go into spring.
  — Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
• With the holidays coming up, what’s your go-to for gifts?
  — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Nov. 2023
• After three games in three weeks over the holidays, Xavier is now in the middle of a four-game stretch over a 10-day span.
  — Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 15 Jan. 2024
• Emotions tend to get more intense, not calmer, as the holidays draw near.
  — Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
• Over the holidays, his skull had to first heal, and then staples needed to be removed.
  — David Begnaud, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2023
• Special times for her were the holidays and her birthday.
  — Carol Robinson | [e-mail], al, 14 July 2023
• Getting dressed up to go downtown for tea is what signals the arrival of the holidays for me.
  — Paige Porter Fischer, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
• Though there are plenty of takes on fluff salad, this version was made for the holidays.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
• Decorating for the holidays is an easy way to get in the spirit.
  — Gabriela Izquierdo, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2023
• The Mom actress last shared a glimpse at all three of her boys on Instagram during the holidays.
  — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2023
• There really is no better time to be in D.C. than the holidays.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2023
• But, over the holidays, Trump’s lawyers convinced the judge that a hearing was not necessary.
  — Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
• While her birthday and the holidays are high up on the list, arguably the most important one is Mother's Day.
  — Women's Health, 19 Mar. 2023
• The arrival of the holidays adds further impetus to a stay at Nemacolin in the next few months.
  — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2023
• Armand de Brignac is releasing a twin pack gift set for the holidays (priced around $1,681).
  — Keyaira Boone, Essence, 18 Oct. 2023
• During the holidays, Perez saw 53-foot trailers stacked to the brim with items and packages to be delivered.
  — Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
• In 2022, the couple spent the holidays with Bud’s family in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
  — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
• The void is there year-round, sure, but the pain is especially pronounced during the holidays.
  — Becket Adams, National Review, 18 Aug. 2024
• Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are letting loose for the holidays!
  — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
• For many in South America, the holidays means beach vacations, when the summer is in full bloom.
  — Milagros Pochat, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2023
• Try pumpkin spice in the fall or peppermint extract around the holidays.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2023
• Arie de Jong would say that his biggest challenge as a milk truck driver came during the holidays.
  — Joe Tash, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2023
• Everybody has an auntie who goes all out for the holidays.
  — Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Dec. 2023
• During the winter, sales dragged even more, as most people tend to avoid listing their homes during the holidays.
  — Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
• That slow-moving time after the holidays is ideal for hitting the reset button with the best self-care gifts.
  — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2023
• Football season is a close second to the holidays for Southern hosts.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
• Avoid booking last-minute, which is considered as far out six weeks before the holidays, Keyes said.
  — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2023
• Many people enjoy eggnog—a creamy beverage made from milk or cream, sugar, and egg yolks—around the holidays.
  — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Health, 5 Dec. 2023
• While some prefer milk punch for the holidays, a juicy sherbet punch is just the thing to cool you down in the heat of summer and can still pack in lovely holiday flavors.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 July 2023

Last Updated: 11 Nov 2024