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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Lining the streets alongside entrances to the buildings tucked under North Michigan Avenue this week are movie trailers and trucks hauling equipment for an upcoming film centered around Chicago, its football team, and the winter holiday season. Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Comparatively, during the 2025 July Fourth holiday season, the patrol reported 273 traffic crashes with nine deaths and 138 injuries. Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 For instance, a sudden spike or drop in sales performance may have less to do with the campaign itself than external forces, such as an election, a holiday season, a global event like COVID, or a cultural moment AI may not fully appreciate. Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Dahlonega, Georgia is well known for being a holiday season destination. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for holiday season

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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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