Definition of holiday season
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: the time from late November through January when several holidays (such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve) happen
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.
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