For or During, While?

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We use during to say when something happens, if it happens in or over a period of time. 

We use for to talk about the length of time something lasts.

Ex. They went to Florida during the winter. ( They went at one point in the winter.).

Ex. They went to Florida for the winter. ( They went from the beginning to the end of the winter.). 

Ex. She phoned me during the week to tell me that she was getting married. (referring to a point in the week).

We can also use for to refer to public holidays and seasons: 

Ex. He always goes to his mother’s house for New Year. (Not: ...during the New Year).

**The words "During" and "While" are also confused very often.So: