Holiday
Business Trends
Holiday
Our Team
Holiday
100

In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

Paris

100

What percent of events team plan to host more small in-person events (fewer than 200 attendees) in 2026?

58%

100

Which fried potato pancake is traditionally eaten during Hanukkah?

Latkes

100

Who currently holds the most amount of revenue in their overall pipeline in SF for this year?

Barbi

100

Which song tops Billboard's list of the 100 greatest holiday songs of all time?

All I Want For Christmas is You

200

The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?

Macy's
200

What percent of corporate events organized in North America are expected to take place in person rather than virtually?

70%

200

What sweet topping is commonly added to latkes?

Applesauce

200

Who is second in revenue in overall pipeline in SF?

Wes

200

When did lighting the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree become an annual tradition?

1933

300

In Elf, what department store does Buddy get a job at?

Gimbel's

300

___ Percent of planners expect to organize more meetings in 2026 compared to 2025

52%

300

How many candles are lit on the menorah by the last night of Hanukkah?

9

300

Of the accounts our team holds in our names, which account has spent the most money in FY26 with us?

Docusign

300

According to candy manufacturer, Spangler, how many candy canes do they produce in a single day?

2.7 Million

400

According to Hallmark, how many Christmas cards are sent annually?

1.3 Billion

400

___ out of 10 attendees say they prefer in person events over virtual events

8 out of 10

400

What are the winter months in the Southern Hemisphere?

June, July, August

400

From our team, who currently holds the most amount of Sparks SF opportunities in their name?

Tied between Gord and Heba

400

Skiing is the most popular winter sport in the US. Which US state is home to the largest number of ski resorts (50+)?

New York

500

How long is the average growing time for a Christmas tree?

7 Years

500

On average, the largest expense item for event planners is

Food and Beverage

500

How tall is the National Menorah in Washington DC?

30 feet

500

What is the average size of a deal on our team?

$304,278.62

500

Where was the first Winter Olympics held?

Chamonix, France