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Yule not want to miss this...
In an attempt to spread a little Christmas cheer, we thought we’d invite you behind the scenes of CANDDi HQ.
Since CANDDi started 11 years ago, our ethos has always stayed the same. Keep it personal.
From onboarding meetings to 24/7 live chats, you can always count on CANDDi to be there when you need us!
That’s why since day dot, we’ve kept our business team a tiny group of seven(ish). A dysfunctional family of sorts.
But who are the faces behind it all?
Hopefully some of you would like to know a bit more about us!
Others might just be glad to know we’re not a team of robots plotting world domination.
But even if you’re just looking to kill 5 minutes of your time on the countdown to Christmas, why not have a read of our team’s Christmas favourites below.
Let’s start with Mr Ebeneezer Scrooge himself. Our CEO, Tim.
DISCLAIMER: Tim is not at all tight, he’s just a bit bah humbug when it comes to Christmas. If you don’t believe me, please see below:
What’s your favourite Christmas song?
“Ummmm no. By 9th December I’m usually done with Christmas songs.” Nice Tim, real nice.
Baileys or advocaat?
“Baileys - usually with a little milk or ice.” Did someone say lightweight? No? Oh, my bad.
Mince pies or Christmas pudding?
“Neither, urgh”.
Parsnips or sprouts?
“Once again neither - both completely the wrong colours for my dietary habits.” If it ain’t beige, Tim wont eat it. I’m starting to see a pattern here, aren’t you?
Favourite Christmas present?
“Lego train set when I was about 6”
What’s your favourite part of Christmas Day?
“Cheese and port :)” Now that is something I can get on board with!
If you could pick 3 people to cook christmas dinner for, who would it be?
“My kids (there’s four of them though - you’re not really going to make me choose are you???” I’m sure I can get the goss after our Christmas do. Sorry kids!
Next up is our latest addition and CANDDi newbie Oli! You’ll bump into him (socially distanced, of course) if you ever book a demo with us. Is that not reason enough?
What’s your fave christmas film?
“Home Alone (although I’d never watch it if I was alone at home)” Erm… how do you cope at Halloween Oli?
Do you have a favourite Christmas song?
“Santa, Teach me to Dance” by Debbie & the Darnels”
Baileys or advocaat?
“Bucks fizz” Definitely wasn’t what I asked but I like Oli’s style!
Parsnips or sprouts?
“Parsnips, obviously” The only correct answer.
Are you on the naughty or nice list?
“Depends on Santa’s perspective”
Worst Christmas present?
“Mobile phone, never put it down since”
What’s your favourite part of Christmas day?
“That sweet moment in the afternoon, after dinner, when I fall asleep watching the TV (I’m not as old as I sound!)”
Here’s Dan, our CANDDi veteran and Customer Success Manager.
What’s your fave christmas song?
“Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson”
Parsnips or sprouts?
“Potatoes” Did anybody actually read the questions properly?!
Will you be on the naughty or nice list?
“I’m a naughty naughty boy” I wish I could say this wasn’t his real response…
What’s your best Christmas memory?
“Just the general banter we have every year.” Ah, profound as ever Dan.
Have you ever been in the nativity at school? If so, what did you play?
“Yes, played Joseph in playgroup (star of the show) and the ox in primary school.” Who knew there was an ox present at the birth of Jesus?
What’s your favourite part of Christmas day?
“The alcohol” Putting the spirit into Christmas… quite literally.
If you could pick 3 people to cook christmas dinner for, who would it be?
“Kylie Monogue, Celine Dion and Dolly Parton.” Is there room for one more?
Our other favourite Customer Success Manager is here, the lovely Jasmine!
Do you have a favourite Christmas song?
“All I want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey.” A classic.
Baileys or advocaat?
“Both.” A girl after my own heart!
Is your Christmas tree real or fake?
“Fake. I have enough plants to take care of as it is!” She’s not joking…
Do you prefer Mariah Carey or Wham?
“Mariah, of course.”
Will you be on the naughty or nice list this year?
“Nice.”
Would you rather have a nose like Rudolph or ears like an elf?
“I think I’d make elf ears work…”
Would you rather wear a hat made of mistletoe or wear jingle bell socks for a week?
“I better say jingle bell socks, hadn’t I?” Yes, yes you better!
Now for our marketing maestro himself. Mr Chris Glover.
What’s your favourite Christmas film?
“Fred Claus” A man of simple tastes…
What’s your best Christmas memory?
“Wetherspoons, every christmas eve” I’m starting to see a theme amongst our staff here… do we have a problem?
Have you ever been in the nativity at school? If so, did you play?
“The 4th wise man (not a joke)” If you know Chris at all, the irony of this is almost too much to bear.
What’s your favourite part of Christmas day?
“Dinner.”
Would you rather have a nose like Rudolph or ears like an elf?
“Ears like an elf, easy work as a Lord of the Rings extra” If there’s any film makers out there, here’s your guy!
Would you rather wear a hat made of mistletoe or wear jingle bell socks for a week?
“Hat made of mistletoe, free kisses :-)” Can somebody pass me the bucket…
If you could pick 3 people to cook christmas dinner for, who would it be?
“Stephen Fry, Jacinda Ardern, Derren Brown”
Next up is everyone’s favourite colleague, Ellice
What’s your favourite Christmas film?
“The Holiday” Come for the storyline, stay for Jude Law. Am I right?
What’s your favourite Christmas song?
“Last Christmas by Wham”
Baileys or Advocaat?
“Advocaat.” A snowball is VERY underrated.
Will you be on the naughty or nice list?
“Nice, obviously”
Have you ever been in the nativity at school? If so, what did you play?
“A mouse…” This must have been the same nativity Dan was in…
What’s your favourite part of Christmas day?
“Technically not part of Christmas Day but my fave part of Christmas in general is decorating the trees”
If you could pick 3 people to cook christmas dinner for, who would it be?
“The Queen, Michelle Obama and Molly-Mae”
And we can’t forget about our sales and demo extraordinaire Saadia!
What’s your favourite Christmas song?
“Fairytale of New York” Unpopular opinion but this is the WORST Christmas song.
Mince pies or christmas pudding?
“Mince pies”
Parsnips or sprouts?
“Sprouts” Saadia, are you feeling okay?
Is your Christmas tree real or fake?
“Real”
What’s your favourite part of Christmas day?
“Remembering the kids are with their dad” Look away kids!
What are you doing for Christmas?
“Arguing with Tim probs” Is it really Christmas if there’s not a family fall out by 3pm and Christmas is declared as ruined?
Would you rather wear a hat made of mistletoe or wear jingle bell socks for a week?
“Mistletoe hat”
Hopefully you enjoyed reading about our weird and wonderful ways. From all of us at CANDDi we’d like to wish you a merry Christmas and let’s hope for better next year!
