Holiday Traditions
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
This spiced holiday cookie is often shaped like little people and decorated with icing.
Gingerbread
In the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets its wings
What holiday tradition do these emojis represent?
🍪 + 🏠
Gingerbread House
Which recruiting metric measures the number of days between opening a job req and the candidate accepting the offer?
Time to Fill (TTF)
During Kwanzaa, how many candles are placed in the Kinara?
Seven
Often topped with marshmallows or whipped cream, this drink is enjoyed worldwide on cold holiday nights.
Hot Chocolate
This character from Halloween Town tries to bring Christmas cheer but ends up causing chaos instead.
Jack Skeleton
This holiday movie where a kid defends his house from two burglars during the holidays.
👦🏠🎄🦹♂️🦹♂️
Home Alone
What metric shows the percentage of budgeted jobs that are currently unfilled?
Vacancy Rate
This East Asian holiday marks the start of the calendar year and is celebrated with red envelopes, lion dances, and big family reunion meals.
Lunar/Chinese New Year
What traditional holiday drink is also known as “milk punch”?
Eggnog
In the movie Frosty the Snowman, what brings Frosty to life?
A Magical Hat
What holiday song do these emojis represent?
🛎️🛎️🎶
Jingle Bells
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Employee/Workforce Demographics
Celebrated on December 26 in the United Kingdom, Canada, and many Caribbean nations, this holiday focuses on giving back through acts of charity and community appreciation.
Boxing Day
What traditional Polish dish, often served on Christmas Eve, consists of dumplings filled with cabbage and mushrooms?
Pierogi
In the movie Elf, what is the first rule in the Code of Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas
This holiday character is known for a glowing red feature that helps guide Santa’s journey. Who is it?
🦌🔴✨
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
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Which Hospital ended FY25 with the lowest Annualized Turnover Rate?
Rhode Island Hospital - 14.5%
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In Portugal, families and towns create large holiday scenes with dozens of small figurines that show both the Holy Family and traditional village life such as bakers, farmers, and fishermen. What is this tradition called?
Presepio (Portuguese Nativity Displays)
Rooted in African American and Gullah Geechee food traditions, this New Year’s dish of black-eyed peas, rice, and smoked meat is eaten to symbolize good luck and prosperity for the year ahead.
Hoppin John
Released in 1958, this festive song became a holiday staple thanks to Brenda Lee’s youthful vocals and rockabilly style.
Rockin Around the Christmas Tree
This ballet, first performed in 1892 in St. Petersburg, has become a global holiday tradition.
🤴🩰🎄🎼
The Nutcracker
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