It's time for Christmas, and in tune with tradition, Google is wishing its users Happy Holidays with a doodle that appears to be the first in a series.
The doodle on the Google homepage shows a one-horse open sleigh dashing through the snow - with the letters of Google written underneath. Google has been wishing its users with a pre-Christmas doodle for over 10 years now.
In 2012 Happy Holidays doodle on the Google homepage had a parade of toys, some of whom were playing different musical instruments. The grand master leading the parade was welcoming the festive season, and the letters of the word Google were seen in the backdrop.
In 2011, Google happy holidays doodle was made up of lit up holiday symbols - snowflake, Santa Claus, bell, snowman, candle and a gift box - on a dark background, symbolising the night sky. The Google logo appeared as a faint outline behind the holiday icons.
In 2010, Google had put up a doodle of interactive portraits of holiday scenes from around the world. Before 2010, Google used multiple doodles for the holiday season..