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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If your future travel plans find you in Central Oregon at any time this holiday season or in the new year, a stimulating visit to the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory is well worth the time.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The Red Cross has reported that its blood supply is under pressure following the busy holiday season.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
In her pre-holiday season photo dump, the Bite Me singer snuggled up to her girlfriend at the dinner table.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The entertainment company and owner of Madison Square Garden is firing on all cylinders following a robust holiday season, according to analyst Stephen Laszczyk.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The Red Cross has reported that its blood supply is under pressure following the busy holiday season.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
In her pre-holiday season photo dump, the Bite Me singer snuggled up to her girlfriend at the dinner table.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The entertainment company and owner of Madison Square Garden is firing on all cylinders following a robust holiday season, according to analyst Stephen Laszczyk.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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