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

Residents say the crowd problems only get worse around the holidays, Over Fourth of July weekend, a drive to a grocery store that normally takes roughly eight minutes can take more than 45 minutes, Cobb said. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

A little decluttering now can make your home feel more welcoming — and the holidays a little less stressful. — Rose Kennedy, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026

With family gatherings and gift-giving, the holidays can be a great time to earn a stockpile of credit card points. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

As Asmus shares, other reasons why holiday traditions end or change include distance, divorce or separation, fewer financial resources for traveling during the holidays, and needing to split time between different spouses’ families of origin. — Parents, 27 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the holidays

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