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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Meanwhile, lots of games stores are backing the Jedi holiday season with chunky discounts on Star Wars games.
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Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
President Donald Trump has said tariffs will likely impact shoppers, saying in an April 30 Cabinet meeting that tariffs could lead to fewer, but more expensive gifts this upcoming holiday season.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Mitch McConnell Breaks with Trump by Blasting Global Tariff Plan: 'Trade Wars Hurt Working People Most'
With Trump doubling down on China's tariffs, toy manufacturers anticipate a tougher holiday season.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Larian estimates that Bratz dolls could go from $15 to $40 and that L.O.L. dolls could double in price to $20 by this year’s holiday season.
—Paul Wiseman and Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
President Donald Trump has said tariffs will likely impact shoppers, saying in an April 30 Cabinet meeting that tariffs could lead to fewer, but more expensive gifts this upcoming holiday season.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Mitch McConnell Breaks with Trump by Blasting Global Tariff Plan: 'Trade Wars Hurt Working People Most'
With Trump doubling down on China's tariffs, toy manufacturers anticipate a tougher holiday season.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Larian estimates that Bratz dolls could go from $15 to $40 and that L.O.L. dolls could double in price to $20 by this year’s holiday season.
—Paul Wiseman and Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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