festive season

noun

1. the period immediately leading up to Christmas and ending just after New Year

Example Sentences

Taken as a whole, advertisers are set to spend a record £10.5bn this festive season, according to the Advertising Association and World Advertising Research Centre.

From BBC

The festive season is getting under way again, and so too is the battle of the Christmas adverts.

From BBC

He told her he was working over Christmas in a secretive military role, training foreign soldiers, but wanted to stay in touch with her during the festive season.

From BBC

The festive season and birthdays have gone uncelebrated, with Tony's funeral just three days before Christmas.

From BBC

“We understand this is a vital time to get home at the end of the festive season and ahead of New Year,” the company said.

From Seattle Times