From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishthe festive season/period/holidaythe festive season/period/holidayRRCthe period around Christmas → festive
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the festive season/period/holiday• The Chief Executive's Management Group have agreed that the same approach should be adopted for the festive season 1991/92.• River Island women's range has already got party dresses in for the festive season.• She was furious that the work could not be done during the festive season.• With every good wish for the festive season and the New Year ahead.• We will always be grateful to the doctors and nurses who worked during the festive season, as well as all year round.• The food smelled good to her, reflecting the festive holiday preparation. 