holiday season

American  

[hol-i-dey see-zuhn] / ˈhɒl ɪˌdeɪ ˈsi zən /

noun

1. a period of days or weeks in which two or more annual observances occur, especially in the United States, where it most often refers to the approximately 5–6 weeks from Thanksgiving in November to New Year’s Day in January.

   The kids will be singing Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa songs for the holiday season.

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Usage

What is the holiday season? The holiday season is the period that starts on Thanksgiving and continues until New Year’s Day. It includes the holidays of Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve.The holiday season is sometimes called the holidays. These terms are typically used to refer collectively to all of the holidays that occur during this time, regardless of whether the person using the term celebrates them or not. In contrast, the terms Christmas season and Christmastime specifically refer to the period leading up to Christmas.People often wish each other a happy holiday season by saying happy holidays.Example: I start feeling all warm and fuzzy as soon as the holiday season begins.

Etymology

Origin of holiday season

First recorded in 1840–45

Example Sentences

Fortunately, the hot spell will not come with a widespread risk of fire weather thanks to the record-breaking soaking the Southland endured over the holiday season and the lack of significant winds.

From Los Angeles Times

After tariffs landed early last year, Conroy said business didn’t get better for Ross until later in the year, culminating with a strong holiday season.

From MarketWatch

This past holiday season, Burberry’s full assortment was back in Bloomingdale’s, and the brand took over the retailer’s flagship location on 59th Street in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile many businesses have already shifted supply chains and implemented plans to increase prices after the holiday season, meaning that increased costs and the resulting inflation will likely stick around.

From Barron's

Both toymakers faced a difficult holiday season, marred by tariffs and intensive promotions.

From MarketWatch