The contest, which took place the previous week, prompted Google employees to showcase their creativity through vibrant knitwear adorned with an array of festive designs

In a post on Instagram on Christmas Day, Pichai shared pictures from the quirky event, where his sweater made waves for its distinctly Indian connection.

Googleyness' originally assessed cultural fit, emphasizing traits like humility, fun, and adaptability. In 2017, Google refined it to avoid bias, focusing on qualities like conscientiousness, learning ability,

Google hosted an ‘ugly sweater’ contest for its employees to ring in the holiday season, with CEO Sundar Pichai himself joining the fun.

Sundar Pichai clarifies the meaning of "Googleyness," outlining 6 key principles defining Google's hiring culture and mission.

Ugly Christmas sweaters have become a cherished part of holiday traditions, tracing their origins back to the 1950s when festive knitwear first gained popularity.