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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The adaptation of Freida McFadden’s twisty novel became a sleeper hit through the holidays and beyond, powering well past its $35 million pricetag.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
Greeting the teams on visits to the Rams’ practice facility, handing out turkeys to families during the holidays and, perhaps most impactfully, being a part of those football clinics in a tangible way.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
There was no update in December, given the break over the holidays.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
After spending the holidays in Australia, the actress returned to Nashville with her daughters, the source added.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
Greeting the teams on visits to the Rams’ practice facility, handing out turkeys to families during the holidays and, perhaps most impactfully, being a part of those football clinics in a tangible way.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
There was no update in December, given the break over the holidays.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
After spending the holidays in Australia, the actress returned to Nashville with her daughters, the source added.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
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“The holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20holidays. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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