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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This past holiday season, to keep up with the Black Friday and Christmas demand, the company added 30% capacity to its robotic fleet.
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
During last year’s holiday season, Kith gave the Air Max 95 the same checkerboard treatment in two colorways including one modeled after the New York Knicks, but both were limited to childrens’ sizing.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
New insights into retail returns paint a clearer picture of what retailers believed was a surprisingly successful holiday season.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Even those who aren’t the biggest fans of gingerbread will love this chocolate version this holiday season.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
During last year’s holiday season, Kith gave the Air Max 95 the same checkerboard treatment in two colorways including one modeled after the New York Knicks, but both were limited to childrens’ sizing.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
New insights into retail returns paint a clearer picture of what retailers believed was a surprisingly successful holiday season.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Even those who aren’t the biggest fans of gingerbread will love this chocolate version this holiday season.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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