the holiday season

: holy day

: a day on which one is exempt from work

: vacation

: to take or spend a vacation or holiday (see ¹holiday 2) especially in travel or at a resort : vacation

: a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature

: a suitable or natural time or occasion

: an indefinite period of time : while

: to give (food) more flavor or zest by adding seasoning or savory ingredients

: to give a distinctive quality to as if by seasoning

: to qualify by admixture : temper