The holiday bonus is a time honored tradition. Though it’s been beautifully lampooned in films like Christmas Vacation, it’s something a lot of people look forward to every year. It’s a chance for companies that have done well to reward employees for their hard work and motivate them to keep it up in the coming year.

Traditionally, though, holiday bonuses are not guaranteed by any stretch, and they’re often modest. Indeed writes that a typical holiday bonus is around 5-10% of your salary. Great to have, but not typically life-changing money.

A company called St. John Properties decided to celebrate a big milestone by majorly upping the ante with its holiday bonuses. And they caught the amazing moment on camera.

Per a press release, the commercial real estate firm had just completed its goal of developing 20 million square feet of space across eight states, so the boss wanted to express his gratitude to his employees in the most unique and special way. He decided to share an impactful form of gratitude to honor his employees and surprise them with something wonderful.

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