holiday season
noun
US
: the time from late November through January when several holidays (such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve) happen
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For instance, a sudden spike or drop in sales performance may have less to do with the campaign itself than external forces, such as an election, a holiday season, a global event like COVID, or a cultural moment AI may not fully appreciate.
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Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And while the high-top Foamdome is scheduled to be reissued this holiday season, Nike is also using the momentum to introduce an entirely new model.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
During the 1998 holiday season, Kelli and Joel celebrated the arrival of their second child, Ryan.
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Mariah Alanskas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
January brings the best prices for domestic flights as travel slows following the busy holiday season.
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Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And while the high-top Foamdome is scheduled to be reissued this holiday season, Nike is also using the momentum to introduce an entirely new model.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
During the 1998 holiday season, Kelli and Joel celebrated the arrival of their second child, Ryan.
—
Mariah Alanskas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
January brings the best prices for domestic flights as travel slows following the busy holiday season.
—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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