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: the time from November until the beginning of January during which many holidays are celebrated How are you celebrating the holiday season?

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“The holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20holiday%20season. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.

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