The 2011 holiday Google Doodle was a nod of gratitude to all the people who light up the long dark December nights with festive holiday lights.

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The 2011 holiday Doodle featured holiday lights.
Each year, Google wishes web searchers a Happy Holidays as only Google can: with a Doodle. Here's a look at six Google Doodles of Christmases past.
The 2011 holiday Google Doodle was a nod of gratitude to all the people who light up the long dark December nights with festive holiday lights.
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