Guidant
How long has Guidant been around?
23 years
What is the total weight of confetti dropped in Times Square during the annual New Year’s Eve celebration?
Over a ton
Which salad, made with potatoes, peas, carrots, and mayonnaise, is a staple on Argentine holiday tables?
Ensalada Rusa
What plant is commonly used as a Christmas decoration and is considered poisonous if eaten?
Poinsettia
What year did Guidant start?
2003
What is the name of a famous new years song? (Bonus points if you can sing it!)
what is Auld Lang Syne
What is the name of the sweet rice cake traditionally eaten during Christmas in the Philippines?
Bibingka
What is the name of the Filipino tradition of attending nine dawn masses before Christmas?
Simbang Gabi
What does Jeremy always say Guidant started with?
$10,000 and a laptop. (Including a solid friendship!)
What is the typical Kenyan "last feast" enjoyed with family and friends just before they switch to lighter meals in January?
roasted goat - a hearty traditional meal served right before the lean month of January.
What food is commonly eaten on New Year's Eve in the US?
Black Eyed Peas (sometimes served in a dish called Hoppin John)
What day is the solstice?
December 21st
What employee-based award(s) has Guidant won?
Great Place to Work Certified
Idaho's Best Places to Work
Why do certain countries traditionally display round fruits on New Years eve?
They symbolize coins and bring wealth and fertility
What Columbian food wrapped in banana leaves is typically served during the holidays?
Tamales
What does Hanukkah celebrate?
The rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, when a day's worth of oil miraculously burned for 8 days
How many countries and states today does Guidant operate out of?
16 states
6 Countries Philippines, Colombia, Kenya, Vietnam, United States, Argentina
What is the name of the lunar new year celebration celebrated in Vietnam?
Tet
What does the five-fruit tray symbolize during Tết?
Prosperity, happiness and good fortune
What is the common treat left out for Santa/Saint Nicholas on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies (bonus points for carrots left out for the reindeers)