The season of joy and celebration is upon us! Excitement is in the air as everyone gears up for the holiday season. While "the holidays" is a perfectly serviceable phrase, sometimes it's fun to mix things up with some synonyms. Here are a few suggestions: festive season, Yuletide, Christmastime, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, winter break, vacation, Christmas period, New Year's season, December celebrations, holiday time, or winter holidays. No matter what you call it, this is the time of year for spending time with loved ones, eating delicious food, and spreading cheer. Happy holidays!