Some people may wish to avoid the peak seasons as defined by hotels. These are most major Jewish holidays (Passover in the Spring, and the 3 weeks from the Jewish New Year through the end of Sukkot in the Autumn) and mid-Summer (July & August) as well as the week from Christmas through New Year. Jewish holidays are holidays for Israelis so they tend to fill up the hotels themselves, particularly in the North and in the South. Christmas can be very busy due to foreign tourism. The Summer – particularly August – is very busy in Tel Aviv and the North.