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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More Michiganders are expected to get away for the holidays this year than in previous ones.
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Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Feelings are often at an all-time high during the holidays, and having a picky eater can make things more stressful.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
The figures are adjusted for order volume Talus Products co-founder and CEO David McClees (middle left) pictured with his team during the holidays.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
As the holidays creep up, some consumers plan to play secondhand Santa.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
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Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Feelings are often at an all-time high during the holidays, and having a picky eater can make things more stressful.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
The figures are adjusted for order volume Talus Products co-founder and CEO David McClees (middle left) pictured with his team during the holidays.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
As the holidays creep up, some consumers plan to play secondhand Santa.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
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“The holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20holidays. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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