What is another word for the holidays?

Pronunciation: [ðə hˈɒlɪdˌe͡ɪz] (IPA)

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!

Synonyms for The holidays:

What are the hypernyms for The holidays?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with The holidays

  • That's what the holidays are for - for one person to tell the stories and another to dispute them. Isn't that the Irish way?
    Lara Flynn Boyle
  • A 'For Sale' sign in your yard during the holidays is like a 'kick me' sign. You are telling buyers you are a distressed seller.
    Ray Brown
  • Just as a puppy can be more of a challenge than a gift, so too can the holidays.
    John Clayton
  • November is Jewish book month, so Jewish Community Centers all around the country have book fairs where they invite authors and sell books in advance of the holidays.
    Anita Diament
  • My feelings are those of a schoolboy getting in sight of the holidays. Or more seriously, my feelings are perhaps those of a matador who has decided not to enter the bull ring.
    Geoffrey Fisher

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