What Does Today's Google Doodle Represent?
google.comAn advent calendar was my immediate thought when I saw it.
Do you not have those in the US? Basically each window opens onto a Christmas scene, and for kids advent calendars usually have chocolate behind the windows.
Advent calendars are known in the U.S. as well, although I can't vouch for how widespread they are.
If you're American, or if you live somewhere else where Christmas cards are a tradition, it's virtually guaranteed that you'll see a wall mural of received Christmas cards many, many times per year, especially at businesses but also in homes.
It appears to be how the holidays of this season are celebrated around the world.
Found something: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870477460457603...
Javascript triumph over Flash :D
<plays a tiny violin for all the Flash haters out there>