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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So far, the season 22 release schedule has only been confirmed for up to episode 6, as there's a potential for a mid-season break for the holidays in November 2025.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
This year, she has been invited to spend the holidays with family friends, the Sterlings, a wealthy family who appears to be hiding enough secrets to stuff a sleigh.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Best checked luggage deals Heading home for the holidays or packing for the whole family?
—Nora Colomer
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Having said that, our brands are well-positioned when the consumer shows up for the holidays.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
This year, she has been invited to spend the holidays with family friends, the Sterlings, a wealthy family who appears to be hiding enough secrets to stuff a sleigh.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Best checked luggage deals Heading home for the holidays or packing for the whole family?
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Having said that, our brands are well-positioned when the consumer shows up for the holidays.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
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“The holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20holidays. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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