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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The athletic power couple celebrated their 2025 holiday season by cuddling up in matching navy pajamas.
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Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
This holiday season, the magician will add another entry to his résumé with a Netflix special.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Prices are expected to rise during the summer holiday season, so that $23 window may not last.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Prices are expected to rise during the summer holiday season, suggesting the current $23 rate may not last.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
This holiday season, the magician will add another entry to his résumé with a Netflix special.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Prices are expected to rise during the summer holiday season, so that $23 window may not last.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Prices are expected to rise during the summer holiday season, suggesting the current $23 rate may not last.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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