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.

Examples of the holidays in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

A little deep cleaning now will set the stage for a cozy, welcoming space as the days shorten and the holidays draw near. —Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025

The South Lawn occasionally became the coolest place for ice skating, when Jimmy Carter in 1980 and Joe Biden in 2023 built temporary rinks for the holidays. —Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025

For the Grand Ole Opry movie, Hallmark is launching an exclusive collection of products, including greeting cards, jewelry and gift items, for celebrating the holidays with country style. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025

Looking for a combination of your two favorite things — Baseball and the holidays? —Tessa Bailey, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for the holidays

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