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 holiday season, Gap is ready to meet the demand for cotton sleepwear.
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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
The last billion-dollar lottery jackpot occurred during the 2024 holiday season.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Treasure Coast Newspapers, 4 Sep. 2025
For retailers, the survey's findings highlight the uncertain backdrop for a holiday season that could be shaped, at least in part, by price sensitivity as companies debate how much to absorb and pass on higher tariff costs.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
On the fashion side, Johnson expects athleisure and footwear to shine this holiday season, including such brands as Free People, Alo and Vuori, which deliver newness.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
The last billion-dollar lottery jackpot occurred during the 2024 holiday season.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Treasure Coast Newspapers, 4 Sep. 2025
For retailers, the survey's findings highlight the uncertain backdrop for a holiday season that could be shaped, at least in part, by price sensitivity as companies debate how much to absorb and pass on higher tariff costs.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
On the fashion side, Johnson expects athleisure and footwear to shine this holiday season, including such brands as Free People, Alo and Vuori, which deliver newness.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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