Today's Hidden Gem: GE and their holiday lights
We oftentimes take for granted that which is right before our very eyes.
We need to take off our blinders and even shine a spotlight on the precious element.
Fortunate for us, with this Hidden Gem, the rest of the Nation can shake us silly and tell us what a valuable commodity we have in our very own backyard.
December 4, 2008, Kathy Presciano was in Washington D.C. for the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. Presciano designed the Nela Park holiday display AND the National Christmas Tree.
GE proudly exclaims on their resume that they have had their hand in making the National Christmas Tree Display shine bright since 1962. Not only have they designed the display, they have also donated lighting and ornaments which decorate the massive tree. This year the National Tree towers 42-feet high.
Friday, December 5, 2008, come 'Home for the Holidays.' GE's Nela Park magically lights up for the 84th year.
Each year a drawing is held to decide whose magic touch will flip the switch. Children of GE Consumer and Industrial employees in Cleveland may apply. This year, the son of GE employee Lisa Ward won the honor. 5-year-old David Ward will light up the expanse display for all to see at 5pm sharp!
'Home for the Holidays' hopes to give its visitors a sampling of the various homes around the world which Santa Claus may visit during his Christmas Eve travels from a cabin in the woods to an igloo at the North Pole and beyond.
As part of the display, a replica of the National Christmas Tree has been set up near the main entrance to the GE campus. This replica towers 25 feet tall. GE has used bright LEDs to illuminate the tree. Designer Kathy Presciano comments that "the intent is to not only look good for nighttime viewing, but to also catch the sunlight during the day and add daytime sparkle."
Almost after the season is over, preparation for next year's unique display begins!
It's a complete team effort where designers, GE employees and Northeast Ohio families who may have visited the display can offer suggestions and comments on what their favorite memory was and what they'd like to see next year. This year near the National Christmas Tree display, GE workers have placed their favorite designs from the past on display such as the pie-pan trees, oversized jingle bells, and colored ball shape ornaments.
Please take a trip this holiday season to Nela Park, which is located at 1975 Noble Road in East Cleveland. Then, you too, will see why GE and their holiday lights are this week's Hidden Gem!
We oftentimes take for granted that which is right before our very eyes.
We need to take off our blinders and even shine a spotlight on the precious element.
Fortunate for us, with this Hidden Gem, the rest of the Nation can shake us silly and tell us what a valuable commodity we have in our very own backyard.
December 4, 2008, Kathy Presciano was in Washington D.C. for the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. Presciano designed the Nela Park holiday display AND the National Christmas Tree.
GE proudly exclaims on their resume that they have had their hand in making the National Christmas Tree Display shine bright since 1962. Not only have they designed the display, they have also donated lighting and ornaments which decorate the massive tree. This year the National Tree towers 42-feet high.
Friday, December 5, 2008, come 'Home for the Holidays.' GE's Nela Park magically lights up for the 84th year.
Each year a drawing is held to decide whose magic touch will flip the switch. Children of GE Consumer and Industrial employees in Cleveland may apply. This year, the son of GE employee Lisa Ward won the honor. 5-year-old David Ward will light up the expanse display for all to see at 5pm sharp!
'Home for the Holidays' hopes to give its visitors a sampling of the various homes around the world which Santa Claus may visit during his Christmas Eve travels from a cabin in the woods to an igloo at the North Pole and beyond.
As part of the display, a replica of the National Christmas Tree has been set up near the main entrance to the GE campus. This replica towers 25 feet tall. GE has used bright LEDs to illuminate the tree. Designer Kathy Presciano comments that "the intent is to not only look good for nighttime viewing, but to also catch the sunlight during the day and add daytime sparkle."
Almost after the season is over, preparation for next year's unique display begins!
It's a complete team effort where designers, GE employees and Northeast Ohio families who may have visited the display can offer suggestions and comments on what their favorite memory was and what they'd like to see next year. This year near the National Christmas Tree display, GE workers have placed their favorite designs from the past on display such as the pie-pan trees, oversized jingle bells, and colored ball shape ornaments.
Please take a trip this holiday season to Nela Park, which is located at 1975 Noble Road in East Cleveland. Then, you too, will see why GE and their holiday lights are this week's Hidden Gem!
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