Holidays Around the World
Holiday Films & Shows
Holiday Food & Drinks
Holiday Traditions
KPMG & NDPPS
100

In 20202, this holiday started the evening of December 18.

What is Hanukkah?

100

In this film, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear

What is Elf?

100

Another name for the potato pancakes that are eaten during Hanukkah

What is Latkes?

100

The most popular game for this holiday involves a dreidel, a four-sided spinning top with Jewish letters on each side.

What is Hanukkah?

100

Implemented in FY22, this is the new procurement platform now used across the firm.

What is Coupa?

200

This holiday is also known as the Feast of the Epiphany 

What is Three Kings Day?

200

This holiday is for "The rest of us" and stems from the popular television sitcom Seinfeld 

What is Festivus?

200

Mostly enjoyed in the US and Canada, this drink is made from milk, cream, whipped egg whites, egg yolks, and sugar, resulting in a creamy, smooth texture

What is Eggnog?

200

People decorate their homes with paper chains and flower garlands, and make designs out of colored powders on the doorstep for good lucks.

What is Diwali?

200

The G in KPMG.

What is Goerdeler ?

300

Created in 1966, this holiday consists of seven nights

What is Kwanzaa?

300

In this film, Davey Stone finds himself in trouble with the law.  He spends the holiday performing community service as the assistant referee for the youth basketball league.

What is Eight Crazy Nights?

300

A bucket of Kentucky fried has become the Christmas dinner of choice for millions in this country

What is Japan?

300

In this country, Christmas trees are covered in spider webs made from various materials including crystal, paper, metal, and plastic.

What is Ukraine?

300

The grammatical, style, and usage standard that is used by the firm. 

What is the Chicago Manual of Style?

400

Occurring on December 21, this is the astronomical first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day of the year

What is the Winter Solstice?

400

In Home Alone, Harry wants the Burglar duo to be known as this

What are the Wet Bandits?

400

A Spanish and Latin American dessert bread traditionally served on Three Kings Day

What is Rosca de reyes?

400

In this country, children believe their Christmas gifts are delivered not by St. Nick, but by an old witch named La Befana who uses her broom to clean untidy houses.

What is Italy?

400

The number of new team members that joined NDPPS this calendar year (excluding seasonals).

What is 5?

500

The festival gets its name from the row of clay lamps that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness

What is Diwali?

500

This holiday film became a Christmas classic three decades after its initial release, when studio rights expired and television stations started airing the flick on repeat

What is It's a Wonderful Life?

500

Also known as “herring under a fur coat,” this popular dish is served during the holiday season in Russia.

What is Shuba?

500

Every year on December 23, the Mexican state of Oaxaca presents a most impressive display of which carved vegetable?

What are radishes?

500

The year when the longest serving NDPPS staff member was hired.

What is 1981?