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    • The Christmas season or the festive season, also known as the holiday season or the holidays, is an annual period generally spanning from November or December to early January. Incorporating Christmas Day and New Year's Day, the various celebrations during this time create a peak season for the retail sector (Christmas/holiday "shopping season") ext… See more

    Also calledChristmas season · Christmas time · Holiday season · The holidays · Festive season · Winter holidays (northern hemisphere) · Summer holidays (southern hemisphere) · Yuletide · New Year's holidays · Other local or national customs
    SignificanceChristian and secular festive season
    ObservancesGift giving · family gatherings · religious services · parties · other holiday-specific traditions
    BeginsEither in late November or December (in the United States, the season specifically begins on the fourth Thursday in November, or American Thanksgiving)
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    The exchange of gifts is central to the Christmas and holiday season, and the season thus also incorporates a "holiday shopping season". This comprises a peak time for the retail sector at the start of the holiday sea… See more

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    A selection of goodwill greetings are often used around the world to address strangers, family, colleagues or friends during the season. Some greetings are more prevalent than others, depending on culture an… See more

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  1. In the United States, the holiday season "is generally considered to begin with the day after Thanksgiving and end after New Year's Day". According to Axelrad, the season in the United States encompasses at least Christmas and New Year's Day, and also includes Saint Nicholas Day.

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    Many families have holiday traditions that involve preparing for Christmas in visible ways starting in November: putting up Christmas trees and decorations, holding holiday parties with family and loved ones, and so on. What most people think of as "the Christmas season" is the period between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

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    When And How Did The ‘Holiday Season’ Become So …

    Dec 21, 2023 · Learn about the historical and social context of the holiday season in American culture, from colonial times to the present. Explore how traditions, films, marketing and nostalgia shape our experience of the season today.

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    Learn about the festive atmosphere that prevails in the western world between November and January. Find out the significance, observances, and local or national customs of Christmas and other holidays during this period.

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    Learn about the origin, significance and celebration of Christmas, the annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25 or January 7. Discover the diverse and rich traditions and customs associated …

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    2 days ago · Christmas is a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. December 25 has become widely accepted as the date of the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Christmas has also become a secular family holiday that is …

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    History of Christmas ‑ Origins, Traditions & Facts

    Oct 27, 2009 · Learn how Christmas became a holiday celebrated around the world with religious and secular customs. Explore the origins of popular traditions such as exchanging gifts, decorating trees, Santa Claus and more.

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    Jan 6, 2025 · In any event, the “holiday season” in the religious sense is, for all intents and purposes, over for most Americans. They’ll have to wait until next September before they can begin to see Christmas ornaments again. The …

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    The Story of Christmas: Origins and Traditions Around the World

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    The History, Traditions, and True Meaning of …

    Mar 11, 2024 · As the holiday season approaches, it’s essential to take some time to reflect on its true meaning. By embracing love, peace, and faith, and taking actions to spread positivity, we can all rediscover the essence of Christmas.