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November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

  • 1.  November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-01-2024 09:39

    Hello Community!

    It's the day after All Hallow's Eve (otherwise known as Halloween) and it's time to put down the barrels of candy and loosen the belts for the holiday season. From my birthday; which is today, the Day of the Dead (love that my birthday is on Day of the Dead)! to Thanksgiving, and Matt's favorite Black Friday, we are entering the holiday season! 

     

    For the Question of the Month, we want to know: What is your favorite holiday, is and why is it better than the other holidays?

     

    Yes! Your answer can be holidays from any time during the year. We are excited to hear about your favorite holidays. Answer in the thread below and earn this cool new profile badge: 

     

    Creep it Real,


    #Events

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    Cam
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  • 2.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-01-2024 10:47

    My favorite holiday has been, and always will be, Christmas. I was born ten days before so maybe that is why but I truly think it is the fact that whole world is decorated in beautiful colors, festive twinkly lights, and everyone is just so much kinder to one another. The world just seems more joyful this time of year.



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    Amy Sessions
    Division Manager, Utility Customer Service
    City of Clearwater
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  • 3.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-01-2024 12:30

    I agree but its not my fav. Though there is something special about Christmas in NY the scenery is just so breath taking!



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    Cam
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  • 4.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-01-2024 12:34

    Well, sure... but I live in Florida so we have to make snowmen like this...



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    Amy Sessions
    Division Manager, Utility Customer Service
    City of Clearwater
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  • 5.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-01-2024 12:38

    Well that is creative! I am from NY but live in Colorado so mine look something like this...



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    Cam
    Online Community Manager/Moderator
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  • 6.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-07-2024 08:35

    Hahah! I feel you, Amy. Being in NC, we never have snow, only beach snowmen :)



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    Nicole Milliken
    Senior Online Community Video Specialist
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  • 7.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-01-2024 12:33

    As mentioned in my post I really like Day of the Dead as it makes you pause and reflect on those in our families that came before us, as well as my birthday. But I favorite is Easter. For my family its a time of renewal and reflection and not to mention my kids love the easter baskets.



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    Cam
    Online Community Manager/Moderator
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  • 8.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-04-2024 12:29

    The first day of summer.  It's the longest daylight day of the year and a signal of warmer weather to come!



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    Christine Bates
    na
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  • 9.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-05-2024 00:53

    My favorite holiday would be Christmas. 



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    Arjay Robles
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  • 10.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-05-2024 01:05
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    Always Christmas and The New Year! Here in the Philippines holiday season starts once the "ber " months begins!  September  1st - January 4th is our long season of Holidays! Loads of Christmas ornaments everywhere!



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    Irish Ann Reyes
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  • 11.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-05-2024 03:33
    Edited by Paul Ruiz Gilmour 11-05-2024 03:35

    It's got to be New Year for me, here in Scotland they also give us an extra day..... to get over the hang over I think :) but for me it also signals a whole year before the silly season comes back around

    Special mention for Cinco De Mayo (love mexican food and beer) and as I married a Spaniard, we have had many happy Feria visits with our Familia in May

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    Paul Ruiz Gilmour
    Customer Solutions Design Specialist
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  • 12.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-05-2024 03:41

    As a Christian, Christmas and Easter have special, spiritual meaning beyond the actual holidays, but for me, Thanksgiving is the time when our family spends dedicated time together around the dinner table and enjoying the outdoors with a hike along the cliffs near our home.  As the kids have left home and creating their own lives and families, it is harder to find that time when we can all be together, making this holiday even more precious to us as empty nesters.  

     


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    Robert Wakefield-Carl
    ttec Digital
    Sr. Director - Innovation Architects
    Robert.WC@ttecdigital.com
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    https://RobertWC.Blogspot.comRobert Wakefield-Carl
    ttec Digital
    Sr. Director - Innovation Architects
    Robert.WC@ttecdigital.com
    https://www.ttecDigital.com
    https://RobertWC.Blogspot.com
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  • 13.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-05-2024 08:28
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    This time of year in general is my favorite because we have 3 straight months of holiday's! Each of them unique but my favorite would be Christmas!

    When our children were younger, they had mischievous Elves that would come out and play while they were sleeping. These 3 crazy Elves would play "Reindeer Games" in my hair, have a marshmallow snowball fight, zipline from the top of the stairs and do something different each night while they were sleeping and write in a journal back and forth (they enjoy rereading them each Christmas). The excitement this brought my kids was worth the extra time it took me after they went to bed <3! 

    It is also a holiday that can bring people together, and the reason for the season is also quite special and beautiful! 



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    Kelli Bercik
    NA
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  • 14.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-05-2024 11:27

    It is hard to settle on one...the commercialism has ruined several of my former favorites. These days, Passover is what brings our family together, so it has become my favorite, I think.



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    George Ganahl GCP, GCSME, ICCE, ICHD, etc.
    Senior Principal PS Consultant
    Genesys
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  • 15.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-06-2024 07:27

    I'm another vote for Christmas. It's not so much about the trees and the lights, it's about the traditions for me. The holiday meal that you only get once per year, the same one you've enjoyed on Christmas your whole life. Spending time with the ones you hold dear, whether they are near or far.



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    LaDonna Brown
    Systems Manager
    CDS GLOBAL
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  • 16.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-06-2024 08:26

    My favorite holiday has definitely changed over the years from when I was a kid to now as an adult. I always loved Christmas as a kid, not just because of the presents and the time off from school but there was just something about spending time with family that was always fun. Now a days, once Thanksgiving is over I don't even like leaving my house until after New Years because of how crazy it gets during the season. 

    I think my current favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. It's a great time to spend with my own family at home. We've gotten to the point with so many kids that we can use them as an excuse to not travel anywhere and no one typically comes over because my house is chaos 24/7. We cook low key, have what we want, and truly make it a family holiday. 



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    Seean Weaver
    MAPFRE USA - Telecom Analyst
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  • 17.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-06-2024 09:13

    For me, it's clearly Christmas. Not so much about the religious thought, but admittedly I love the spirit and the festive decorations everywhere in and outside.



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    Monika Gruber
    Expert Design Contact Center Systems
    1&1 Telecommunication SE
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  • 18.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-06-2024 09:40

    Thanksgiving is the best!  I love the fall weather, huddling up by the fireplace, playing pool, cracking a book open, outdoor activities together. It's all just really soothing and warming. 



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    Harley Breth
    Contact Center Manager
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  • 19.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-06-2024 09:41

    It's going to be summer solstice for me, because the days are longer afterward, winter is behind us, and bright days are ahead!



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    [Larissa] [Huffman]
    [AustinEnergy]
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  • 20.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-06-2024 09:42

    I am not Indian and I am not Hindu but I love Diwali. I first celebrated Diwali when I worked at BP, as there was a large Indian population in the company.  I looked forward to it, every year.  Now that I work remotely and for another company, I really miss it.  



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    Gina Palmer
    Manager, Workforce Management
    Papa, Inc.
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  • 21.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-06-2024 10:02

    Hi,

    Diwali is my favorite holiday. It's so festive and colourful, with good food and time spent with family/friends.

    Thanks



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    Heena Patel
    Project Manager
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  • 22.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-06-2024 11:28

    I love Christmas - seeing the kids faces and baking holiday treats! Thanksgiving is also fun- I like holidays with good food 



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    Stacey Sanchez
    PACU- Workforce Operations MGR
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  • 23.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-06-2024 15:27
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    The 4th of July is my favorite holiday! I love summertime and being outside and add in friends and family and our great nations birth (and fireworks of course), is the best combination. There is no stress to this holiday, no need to plan, prepare and shop for the perfect costume or the perfect gift. 

    Halloween is my second favorite holiday as I love the beauty of fall, especially here in Idaho where we have four true seasons. The changing of the leaves, the adorable kids in their costumes and candy make it one of the best days of the year!



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    Laura Callaway
    Application Analyst
    St. Luke's Health System
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  • 24.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-06-2024 15:47

    Guy Fawks day. I love those bonfires. 



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    James Rowberry
    Manager
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  • 25.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-07-2024 08:00

    Even My Favorite Holiday is Christmas. I really love the decoration and Santa.. I just love it. 


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    Anil Handa
    Leader Global Telecom
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  • 26.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-07-2024 08:45

    Mine is hands-down Halloween! Love seeing the kids dress up and meeting their neighbors, love the spooky decorations. Love the cooler fall air. Love the creativity that happens with the food at parties, and best of all, love that candy stash that lasts forever! Love the movies, all the things make me so happy!



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    Nicole Milliken
    Senior Online Community Video Specialist
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  • 27.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-07-2024 09:44

    My birthday is also a holiday - Winter Solstice - so I am partial to that. I suppose Xmas would be my favorite holiday, though. Not so much for religious reasons, but I love the decorations, the baking, watching Scrooged a million times, and the kids' excitement.



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    Emily Kammerer
    Manager - Telephony Systems
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  • 28.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-07-2024 13:21

    My favorite holiday is Mother's Day.  Mother's Day is the only holiday that is truly a holiday for Moms.



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    Sherri Gordon
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  • 29.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-07-2024 16:05

    My favorite holiday is Christmas. I love seeing my kids on Christmas and getting to enjoy their happiness when opening gifts. We have a tradition of getting Chinese food and spending the day at home watching Christmas movies.  



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    Angelica Howard
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  • 30.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-10-2024 21:01

    Day after New Year's Day - In NZ we need an extra day to recover so 2nd of January is also a public holiday.

    With the 26th also a holiday, it is two very short weeks that most people take off to spend time with family. 



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    Anton Vroon
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  • 31.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-11-2024 00:37
    Edited by Wayde Masters 11-12-2024 00:28

    March Long Weekend in Australia, 

    Only because every few years, I get a long weekend for my birthday



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    Wayde Masters
    Demand Forecasting & Resource Officer
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  • 32.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-12-2024 07:58

     My Favorite Holiday is Christmas because of the lighting, and everybody could do something good for others. 



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    Najah Murad
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  • 33.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-12-2024 12:57

    Christmas is and always has been my favorite holiday.  Naturally, I was a fan when I was a kid because of the presents.  Now, I just love all of the movies, music, food, decorations, and time with family.



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    Kris Charles
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  • 34.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-13-2024 05:31

    Christmas, for the atmosphere, the hot chestnuts, the Christmas cakes - Bredele - and the Christmas markets..



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    Lionel Florence
    Directeur UDJ
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  • 35.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-13-2024 07:46

    My favorite Holiday used to be Thanksgiving due to my mother's cooking.. However Christmas has become really special in my life. For me, Christmas keeps things light. It brings a sense of community, caring for others, and joy. :) We normally put up our tree the week before Thanksgiving. My grandparents used to travel and would purchase an ornament from each country they visited. Some were also homemade my grandmother made. Others were from mine and my siblings own recent travels. Our tree is a combination of honoring the past, present, and future. There's just something so special about it. :) 

     
     


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    Jacqueline Turner
    Workflow Coordinator
    NYCM Insurance
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  • 36.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-14-2024 04:57

    I was torn here but probably Christmas. I'm not keen on the commercialization and the challenges that getting the right presents bring and I'm not religious but with a daughter who sings, hearing Midnight Mass or descants in a Christmas Carol are magical. Something about everyone singing, in the cold and dark, and probably wet as I live in England, and then mince pies and mulled wine (or moldy wine as my wife says).



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    Richard Chandler
    Connect
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  • 37.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-14-2024 09:41

    Like so many here, Christmas is my favorite holiday. My kids (ages 20 & 23) still get excited. It's now less about presents and more about their fond memories from childhood. I love the traditions and being with my chosen family. I love that it's cold outside and cozy and full of love inside. I feel very fortunate.



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    Charlie Scheel, LCSW
    The Legal Aid Society
    [City], NY
    Director - Helplines
    www.legalaidnyc.org
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  • 38.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-15-2024 09:51

    My favorite holiday has to be Christmas! No worries about commercialization here as we keep it pretty simple. Focus is on time with family, traditions, good traditional food & drinks, watching movies while the decorations cast a nice comforting glow. We do gifts and do have 2 Santa believers in the house which is fun, but we keep the gift giving reasonably limited and thoughtful. I also love the opportunity to send some nice treats to my family overseas. 

    I love all the Irish/British Christmas favorites; Mince Pies, tins of Quality Street chocolates, watching Carols at Kings (even though I'm not religious), cocktail sausages, Baileys and Sherry. Oh and Christmas crackers, the ones you pull not the food!



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    Rebecca Owens
    Senior Manager, Product Management
    Genesys - Employees
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  • 39.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-15-2024 09:57

    We started doing Christmas crackers thanks to watching Bluey. We unknowingly got some with and without the actual cracker part. Pulling open that first one definitely woke us up.



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    Seean Weaver
    MAPFRE USA - Telecom Analyst
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  • 40.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-21-2024 15:00

    Favorite holiday??? Hmmm...I am going to go with Thanksgiving. I really love the versatility of the holiday. Want to hangout with family? Sure! Invite yourself over or offer to host. Prefer a Friendsgiving? Make it happen, cap'n. Either way, you have a hall pass to eat whatever and as much as you want. You can also take in a parade, a mediocre football game, or sneak away for a nap. Oh, plus Black Friday deals are online and ready for your credit card(s) to get all of the exercise you are missing out on. 

    No stress about what to get someone or even if you are dressed appropriately for the occasion. Sweatpants allowed? No! Sweatpants preferred. Wait...did I take the "thanks" out of THANKSgiving? Maybe, but I'm thankful you won't judge me.



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    Matt Lawson
    Genesys - Employees
    Online Community Manager
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  • 41.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-22-2024 14:27

    My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving...it's the start to the holiday season! 



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    Steph Voelker
    Systems Administrator
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  • 42.  RE: November QOTM: Answer and get a badge!

    Posted 11-29-2024 10:19

    Hi,

    I'm in NYC this year, so it's definitely Christmas (and BF & CM sale) !!



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    Ashiesh Sharma
    BT plc
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