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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Between price hikes due to tariffs and inflation, sagging consumer confidence, and shoppers becoming choosier than ever, retailers had plenty to overcome this holiday season.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
The couple, who got engaged in 2023, gave PEOPLE an exclusive first look at their whimsical Christmas decorations for the 2025 holiday season.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Through small adjustments and intentional actions, good rest can be within reach this holiday season.
—Stacy Shaw, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
On December 3, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opened its 2025–26 holiday season at New York City Center with a gala that marked a turning point for the company.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Dec. 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
The couple, who got engaged in 2023, gave PEOPLE an exclusive first look at their whimsical Christmas decorations for the 2025 holiday season.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Through small adjustments and intentional actions, good rest can be within reach this holiday season.
—Stacy Shaw, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
On December 3, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opened its 2025–26 holiday season at New York City Center with a gala that marked a turning point for the company.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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