Christmas season
noun
: the time of year when people are getting ready for Christmas
the rush of the Christmas season
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Elmo was released in July 1996 and went viral during the 1996 Christmas season.
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Ryan Brennan
march 20, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Released in July 1996, the giggling red toy went viral during the 1996 Christmas season, sparking frenzied shopping scenes at stores across the country.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
He was cast as Cameron Diaz’s love interest in The Holiday, which also starred Kate Winslet and Jack Black and is still widely watched during the Christmas season.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Mar. 2026
Months before their schedules fill with school visits, community tree lightings and holiday celebrations, performers gather to sharpen their skills, network with peers and prepare for the Christmas season.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan
march 20, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Released in July 1996, the giggling red toy went viral during the 1996 Christmas season, sparking frenzied shopping scenes at stores across the country.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
He was cast as Cameron Diaz’s love interest in The Holiday, which also starred Kate Winslet and Jack Black and is still widely watched during the Christmas season.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Mar. 2026
Months before their schedules fill with school visits, community tree lightings and holiday celebrations, performers gather to sharpen their skills, network with peers and prepare for the Christmas season.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Christmas season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmas%20season. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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