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Holiday special

Also called: Christmas special

ELI5

A special episode or show tied to a holiday or seasonal event.

Used in conversation

“The season plan needs to show how the holiday special functions within the run.”

Definition

A special episode or programme tied to a holiday or seasonal event.

Here “Holiday special” means: A special episode or programme tied to a holiday or seasonal event.

Pitch context

You may encounter “Holiday special” in scripted television conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.

Sources & evidence · 6

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.