Halloween in the Office
Traditions are important in companies just as they are in families. And, Halloween is one of the best holiday traditions to establish and to celebrate at work. I have a couple of Halloween stories for you today. Let’s start with the Halloween in the office story that’s freshest in my mind.
Today was our employees’ day to bring their children trick or treating in the office. So around 4 p.m. an army of princesses, bunnies, bears, dragons, goblins, pumpkins, spidermen, super heroes, and even a unicorn, descended on our offices with their parents in tow. Cider, doughnuts and lots of candy highlighted the event. The children were beyond darling. I am so happy we sponsor this event each year. It’s also an opportunity for families with similar interests to get to know each other.
Pagan Halloween
Heading in a completely different direction, in my article about celebrating Halloween in the office, I wrote that it is not associated with religion in the minds of most employees. In response, I received a note from a Pagan reader who said she had expected to come to my HR site and find an article about diversity and inclusion for the most important Pagan and Wiccan day, Samhain. So, I said I’d explore the tie this week.The early history of Halloween has pagan roots. But that history is either unknown or faded in memory to the thousands of people who celebrate Halloween in the office. Take this opportunity to learn about Samhain from About.com's Patti Wigington.
Celebrating Halloween at work appeals to the child in each of us and helps create a motivational, team work-oriented work culture. These tips will give you many ideas about how to plan and carry out a Halloween celebration at work.
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Halloween is probably one of the most favorite holidays for our employees. Employees volunteer to make the day outstanding and fun. We have food, games, and work area decorating contests as well as best costume contests. The employees go all out because the cash prizes are amazing!!! Additionally, our staff volunteers to build a “haunted house” within the office for the local children’s home. These kids love the haunted house and seeing all the grown ups dressed up, the decorations and especially the candy that each department gives out as they “trick or treat” throughout the office. We not only give our employees a day of food, and fun but also a day of giving to a group of kids who are without parents in their lives.