This is called forced leave (shutdown period) and it's certainly not restricted to tech. The whole country seems to shutdown for two weeks, which I like, but I

This is called forced leave (shutdown period) and it's certainly not restricted to tech. The whole country seems to shutdown for two weeks, which I like, but I hate the concept of forced leave. Not everyone wants to take off during Christmas/New Years and the practice is prejudicial to those who do not celebrate Christmas and don't care about taking time off during this period of time. Mainly, the flights become super expensive so I'd rather save my leave.