The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is recognized around the world as a symbol of the holiday season in New York City. The tradition first began in the early 1930s when construction workers erected a tree on the site of Rockefeller Center. This year, the Tree lights up on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Tourists and New Yorkers alike will pack the sidewalks around Rockefeller Center while millions will watch the lighting ceremony live across the globe.
Traditions and Employee Engagement
Traditions often play a key role in a company’s culture. They serve as a way to connect and engage employees in a shared company experience. These traditions may even extend beyond the company and into the community. Whatever their reach, it is important to share stories about the origins of these traditions and how have they have changed over the years. This allows everyone to have a common understanding and appreciation of company time-honored rituals.
Companies should embrace their history and honor the traditions that emerge. Previous rituals that have fallen out of practice can be revisited and new customs can be started at any time. Regardless of whether they are new or old, traditions can offer meaning and significance to employees’ roles and provide an opportunity for them to develop a stronger bond with the company.
What are your company’s traditions? How does your company promote these traditions and to whom?
About the 2013 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree1
Type of tree: Norway Spruce
Height: 76 feet
Diameter: 47 feet
Age: 75 years old
Previous location: Home of Louise and John Vargoshe, Shelton, Connecticut
Lighting: 45,000 multi-colored LED lights
Tree Topper: Swarovski star with 25,000 crystals with 1,000,000 facets; 9.5 feet in diameter and 1.5 feet deep; weighs 550 pounds
1 “Swarovski Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Illustrious Star Topping The World Famous Rockefeller Center® Christmas Tree.” PR Newswire. 11 Nov. 2013. Web. 3 Dec. 2013.
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