Santa + laughter + movies = holiday cheer

Holiday celebrations sponsored by the company and the Y‑12 Employees’ Society were especially festive this year. Employees and their immediate families could choose to attend one of two events.

The first was an evening at New Hope Center with about 1,000 employees and their families. Catering to young children, it featured games, crafts, cartoons, carriage rides and the opportunity to have pictures taken with Santa. The evening was flavored with holiday goodies like popcorn, roasted marshmallows, hot chocolate and plenty of laughter. There was also an exhibit of reindeer and a safety program sponsored by the Oak Ridge Fire Department.

More than 500 employees and their families enjoyed a Saturday morning holiday celebration at the Turkey Creek Pinnacle Theater, where they nibbled on a delicious continental breakfast. There were scones in exotic flavors: white chocolate raspberry, apple cinnamon chocolate chunk and brown sugar. Sweet rolls of orange marmalade and caramel, fresh assorted baked pastries, seasonal fruit, and juice or bottled water to drink were also available. Of course a celebration at the Pinnacle included movies as well. Families could view one of five holiday selections: All I Want for Christmas, Elf, Pocketful of Miracles, Prancer and White Christmas.

The events were a gift to employees and an opportunity for families to begin the season together in fun and celebration.