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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Every year during the holidays, the 23-acre landmark is all aglow with life-size, lit up displays in all shapes, sizes and colors.
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Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025
If your New Year’s resolution includes finally upgrading your closet basics (or just treating yourself for surviving the holidays), consider this your sign.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2025
Even though the holidays are over, the best deals are still here at Nordstrom with after-Christmas sales on designer fashion, jewelry, handbags, and more—and our favorite picks are up to 60 percent off for a limited time.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
If the holidays left your home cluttered, consider this lift-top coffee table with shelves and a hidden compartment for storing essentials.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
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Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025
If your New Year’s resolution includes finally upgrading your closet basics (or just treating yourself for surviving the holidays), consider this your sign.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2025
Even though the holidays are over, the best deals are still here at Nordstrom with after-Christmas sales on designer fashion, jewelry, handbags, and more—and our favorite picks are up to 60 percent off for a limited time.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
If the holidays left your home cluttered, consider this lift-top coffee table with shelves and a hidden compartment for storing essentials.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
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“The holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20holidays. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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