I don’t know about you but I find myself doing the same thing I did last year during the holidays. This behavior is commonly referred to as tradition. I put up a Christmas tree. I avoid my mother. I burn Hanukah candles because they smell nice. I shop for gifts. I tie one on at the company party. I proudly display holiday greeting cards people sent me. I think next year I will send them a card. Your holiday tradition may not be as conservative as mine but you too likely have a tradition of some kind.
Being a keen observer, I’ve noticed that companies also engage in traditions around the holidays. Some of it’s nice. Some of it’s naughty. Let’s be real. White elephant. How about it? Did you do it? Artefact did. Have you received a calendar for next year? Maybe coupons to save on services? How about a tin of cookies or popcorn? Did you get the newsletter wishing you well during the holidays? Is it naughty or nice?
I’m tired of the same old, same old. I want to mix it up. I’d like to start another equally lame tradition. This year I will start two new traditions at Artefact. One naughty and one nice.
The first tradition is that there will be no drinking in the office prior to noon Eastern Standard Time between December 22 & 23. I’m only kidding. Let’s just make it December 22nd. I believe the next couple years the 22nd falls on the weekend. That’s the nice tradition.
The second tradition, the naughty one, involves Santa and you. Submit suggestions for what you think Santa should experience. We’ll take the best suggestion, do it, photograph it, and post it.
I suggest he experience micro-blogging. Why? I hate it. Other’s love it.
On behalf of all the naughty and nice people at Artefact, Happy Holidays!
