HOLIDAY MEMORIES

Holiday spirit was abound at Jefferson Lab as celebrations took place in many forms.

An old-fashioned tree trimming party was enjoyed on December 6 complete with baked goods, a 10 foot tree, and holiday songs performed by the Menchville High School Show Choir of Newport News.

Santa Claus arrived on December 7 at the Eighth Annual Children's Holiday Party. Goodies and a good time were had by the 80 children who made ornaments, had their faces painted, watched holiday movies and fished in the man-made pond for prizes. The children also whispered their holiday wishes into Santa's ear, and donated enough toys to fill two boxes for Toys for Tots - a U.S. Marine Corps program that collects toys for underprivileged children.

The Williamsburg Hospitality House was the site of the annual Adult Holiday Party on December 14. One hundred eight-five people enjoyed dancing, dining and even, Bingo. Several employees donated hand-made crafts as prizes for the Bingo winners. Popular songs and dances for the evening included the Macarena and the Electric Slide; a polka was even played to the delight of Director Hermann Grunder.

On December 19, awards were handed out for door decorations. Several employees decorated their office doors for the holidays with themes ranging from a "New Year's Eve Celebration" to "Stockings Hung By the Chimney With Care." Photographs of each door were placed on the internet for employees to vote for their favorites. The students in Human Resources received first place, Steve Gagnon in Science Education won second place, and the User Liaison Office won third place.

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Updated January 20, 2004