festive season

Example Sentences

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“That’s quite concerning. Even the festive season isn’t really giving people the desire to spend as they did before.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

After taking a train home to her native Hebei province, Beijing resident Hua Lei told AFP she would observe a subdued festive season.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The song also reminded Americans what they were fighting for and captured a yearning to be home with family during the festive season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

After three matches against Australia - their first in South Africa since the 2018 sandpapergate scandal - and a two-Test shootout with Bangladesh, England arrive for three matches over the festive season.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Months had elapsed, and the festive season had now returned at which the Bedouins annually celebrate their weddings.

From The Highlands of Ethiopia by Harris, William Cornwallis