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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Carl the Snowman will be produced for the upcoming holiday season one last time in partnership with Central Market, Weiser said.
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Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Each holiday season, Lisa Mbugua and her two children decorate their Christmas tree with her sister’s ornaments.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
The hubs can scale up to 1 million orders during the peak holiday season.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Thorne The surge in interest in dietary supplements, which was a popular gifting category over the recent holiday season, has created an opportunity for major retailers like Walmart, Target and Amazon, consumer product companies like Nestlé and smaller brands like Thorne.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Each holiday season, Lisa Mbugua and her two children decorate their Christmas tree with her sister’s ornaments.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
The hubs can scale up to 1 million orders during the peak holiday season.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Thorne The surge in interest in dietary supplements, which was a popular gifting category over the recent holiday season, has created an opportunity for major retailers like Walmart, Target and Amazon, consumer product companies like Nestlé and smaller brands like Thorne.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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