A holiday meal refers to a special dinner or feast that is prepared and enjoyed during a particular holiday. This can include traditional dishes that are associated with the specific holiday, as well as other festive foods that add to the celebratory atmosphere. Holiday meals often bring families and friends together to share in the joy of the occasion, and they may involve special rituals or traditions unique to each holiday. Some common examples of holidays celebrated with a meal include Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter, and many others.