Phrase guide
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noun
Advent, the period from Advent Sunday (inclusive) through the start of Epiphany.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Christmastide, Yuletide; the Twelve Days of Christmas, starting on Christmas Day and ending on Epiphany, January 6.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The winter season starting around Thanksgiving (typically Black Friday) and ending at or about New Year's Eve.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, informal
Topics: business, commerce, marketing, retail
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noun
The period at the end of the year when retailers promote Christmas shopping opportunities
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Topics: business, marketing
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History
Christmas + season
Across languages
23 source translations are retained for this English entry.
