1.   A longer holiday period away from each other is also valuable if you are looking after the patient full-time.

2.   Sad Joanna told detectives she dreaded the thought of eating and drinking at parties over the holiday period.

3.   Nor could reports be produced necessarily with much consultation in the holiday period.

4.   There are three holiday periods of two weeks each.

5.   Mr Stitt pointed out that mountain accidents tended to happen at similar times -- during hard winter conditions, at weekends or in holiday periods.

6.   I hope you manage to see everyone during the holiday period, as I know how much that means to you.

7.   American Airlines launched a similar sale, but for a different set of dates bypassing the peak holiday travel period.

8.   Analysts also tend to be extra cautious about interpreting data covering holiday periods or when weather is extreme.

9.   Across the nation, from discounters to department stores, retailers are bracing for a tough holiday shopping period.