Kimihiro Hoshino/Getty ImagesThe Google Doodle is a piece of art that temporarily replace the logo on Google's homepage.The first-ever Google Doodle was created as an out-of-office message for Google's founders.Google Doodles are now much more complex, and celebrate both major and obscure events and figures.Throughout Google's 25-year history, the Google Doodle has grown into an iconic and beloved way for the search engine to celebrate holidays, historical moments, or notable figures.A Google Doodle is a themed illustration or artwork that temporarily replaces the Google search logo on the search engine's homepage.