Christmas season
noun
: the time of year when people are getting ready for Christmas
the rush of the Christmas season
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So a weekday ticket with no major holidays around it will always be cheaper than visiting during the busy Christmas season.
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Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
These rich chocolate cookies are festive for the Christmas season, but can easily be made and decorated to fit any season or occasion.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The third time of year when Disneyland tickets are typically at their lowest prices happens after the Christmas season ends in January and February.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Elmo was released in July 1996 and went viral during the 1996 Christmas season.
—Ryan Brennan
march 20, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
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Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
These rich chocolate cookies are festive for the Christmas season, but can easily be made and decorated to fit any season or occasion.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The third time of year when Disneyland tickets are typically at their lowest prices happens after the Christmas season ends in January and February.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Elmo was released in July 1996 and went viral during the 1996 Christmas season.
—Ryan Brennan
march 20, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Christmas season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmas%20season. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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