the holidays
plural noun
US
: the time from November until the beginning of January during which many holidays are celebrated
I'm looking forward to going home for the holidays.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
Sentimental Ornaments Stiff says that handmade ornaments are particularly popular gifts around the holidays.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
Celebrating the holidays in Sacramento?
—Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Just in time for the holidays, Amazon dropped hundreds of deals on all kinds of Skechers styles — from comfortable ankle boots to lightweight walking shoes.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
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“The holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20holidays. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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