i don't know about holiday wages... sound weird. around here there is a lot of seasonal hiring for the post office, the teddy bear company (where i work), and a lot of other places looking for extra temporary help. i started at 8.50, and talked my way up to 8.75 for working the 3rd shift. dakin farm which is in my town has a 10.00/hr starting wage for seasonal help in all departments.