Christmas in Portland, Oregon

File:Portland Oregon - White Stag sign.jpg at night in 2010, with a simulated "red nose" (of neon) in imitation of the character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer]]

The day when a "red nose" is placed on the White Stag sign as an imitation of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has become known as "Nose Day" and "is how most Portlanders know that the Christmas season has arrived", according to The Oregonian.{{Cite web |last=Swindler |first=Samantha |date=2019-11-28 |title=The White Stag red nose, a Portland tradition since 1959, is back |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/11/the-white-stag-red-nose-a-portland-tradition-since-1959-is-back.html |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}} Historically, the Meier & Frank Holiday Parade (originally the Fairy Tale Parade and later Macy's Holiday Parade) signified the arrival of Santa Claus, prompting some Portlanders to refer to the event as "the Christmas parade".{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Joseph |date=2015-11-26 |title=Throwback Thanksgiving: When Portland's holiday parade was the 'Fairy Tale Parade' (photos) |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2015/11/throwback_thursday_when_the_po.html |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=The Oregonian |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214054221/https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2015/11/throwback_thursday_when_the_po.html |url-status=live }} Among annual events are the Christmas Ships Parade (established in 1954) and the lighting of the Pioneer Courthouse Square Christmas tree.

The Portland Expo Center has hosted "America's Largest Christmas Bazaar" since 1982.{{Cite web |date=2020-12-16 |title=‘Christmas Bazaar’ canceled; vendors lose registration fees |url=https://www.koin.com/news/special-reports/christmas-bazaar-canceled-vendors-lose-registration-fees/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=KOIN.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-04-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411013019/https://www.koin.com/news/special-reports/christmas-bazaar-canceled-vendors-lose-registration-fees/ |url-status=live}} Annual Christmas displays are hosted at the Benson Hotel{{Cite web |last=Swindler |first=Samantha |date=2021-12-02 |title=For 50th year of Benson Hotel’s gingerbread display, the apprentice becomes the master |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2021/12/for-50th-year-of-benson-hotels-gingerbread-display-the-apprentice-becomes-the-master.html |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}} and many other hotels,{{Cite web |date=2023-12-24 |title=Portland’s Hotel Lobbies Look a Lot Like Christmas |url=https://www.wweek.com/culture/2023/12/23/portlands-hotel-lobbies-look-a-lot-like-christmas/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Willamette Week |language=en |archive-date=2023-12-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231224080443/https://www.wweek.com/culture/2023/12/23/portlands-hotel-lobbies-look-a-lot-like-christmas/ |url-status=live }} as well as Pittock Mansion.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-07 |title=8 things to do in Portland this weekend {{!}} Dec. 8-10 |url=https://www.kgw.com/article/entertainment/events/portland-things-to-do/8-things-to-do-portland/283-e5a79ed5-5196-45b9-968b-a74a43c62fef |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=kgw.com |language=en-US}} The lobby bar of Hotel Vintage, called Bacchus Bar, has hosted the Christmas-themed pop-up bar Miracle.{{Cite web |title=For One Month, Hotel Vintage’s Lobby Transforms into Christmas-Themed Bar Miracle |url=https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/2019/11/for-one-month-hotel-vintage-s-lobby-transforms-into-christmas-themed-bar-miracle |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Portland Monthly |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-03-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331072014/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/2019/11/for-one-month-hotel-vintage-s-lobby-transforms-into-christmas-themed-bar-miracle |url-status=live }} Some churches in Portland have offered Blue Christmas services.{{Cite news |title='Blue Christmas' Services Offer Refuge From Holiday Cheer |url=https://www.npr.org/2019/12/21/790163502/blue-christmas-services-offer-refuge-from-holiday-cheer |publisher=NPR |archive-date=2024-07-08 |access-date=2024-12-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240708234846/https://www.npr.org/2019/12/21/790163502/blue-christmas-services-offer-refuge-from-holiday-cheer |url-status=live }} The Winter Market has hosted a Christmas in July event at the Goat Blocks.{{Cite web |last=Profenna |first=Chiara |date=2024-07-08 |title=How to celebrate Christmas in July in Oregon |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/events/2024/07/how-to-celebrate-christmas-in-july-in-oregon.html |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}}File:Macy's SantaLand (Portland, OR, 2008).jpg, 2008|left]]Santaland was a feature of the Meier & Frank (later Macy's) store in downtown Portland's Meier & Frank Building for over forty years,{{Cite web |last=Killen |first=John |date=2014-12-19 |title='Throwback Thursday' looks at Santa Claus in Portland area over the years |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/multimedia/2014/12/throwback_thursday_looks_at_sa.html |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=oregonlive |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214050525/https://www.oregonlive.com/multimedia/2014/12/throwback_thursday_looks_at_sa.html |url-status=live }} starting in the 1950s. It took place on the sixth floor and later the tenth floor, and featured a monorail.{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Douglas |date=2017-03-24 |title=Downtown Macy's is closing, but Santaland (and the monorail!) live on at Oregon Historical Society |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2017/03/macys_is_closing_but_santaland.html |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=The Oregonian |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214052118/https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2017/03/macys_is_closing_but_santaland.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2020-12-25 |title=Here Comes Santa Claus: A Dispatch From Meier & Frank’s Santa Land in 1987 |url=https://www.wweek.com/culture/2020/12/24/here-comes-santa-claus-a-dispatch-from-meier-franks-santa-land-in-1987/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=Willamette Week |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214050510/https://www.wweek.com/culture/2020/12/24/here-comes-santa-claus-a-dispatch-from-meier-franks-santa-land-in-1987/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=English |first=Joe |date=2017-11-29 |title=Portland holiday tradition of Meier & Frank's Santaland finds new home |url=https://katu.com/news/local/portland-meyer-franks-santaland-display-finds-new-home-with-oregon-historical-society |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=KATU |language=en}} Following the store's closure, some items from Santaland were donated to the Oregon Historical Society (OHS){{Cite web |date=2019-11-14 |title=Oregon’s Treasures: A walk through Santaland at Meier and Frank |url=https://www.koin.com/news/human-interest/revisiting-santaland-at-the-oregon-historical-societys-vault/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=KOIN.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-12-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214053323/https://www.koin.com/news/human-interest/revisiting-santaland-at-the-oregon-historical-societys-vault/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2017-11-24 |title=Santaland Is Coming Back Thanks to the Oregon Historical Society |url=https://www.wweek.com/arts/2017/11/24/santaland-is-coming-back-thanks-to-the-oregon-historical-society/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=Willamette Week |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214053152/https://www.wweek.com/arts/2017/11/24/santaland-is-coming-back-thanks-to-the-oregon-historical-society/ |url-status=live }} and the Portland Business Alliance. OHS has continued to display the nostalgia, which includes animatronic elves, a mechanical Rudolph, a model of Santaland's original monorail, a Cinnamon Bear costume, and a chair used for Santa Claus greetings.{{Cite web |title=Meier and Frank Santaland |url=https://www.ohs.org/museum/exhibits/meier-and-frank-santaland.cfm |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=Oregon Historical Society}}{{Cite web |last=Nakamura |first=Beth |date=2017-12-02 |title=Meier and Frank Santaland items on display at Oregon Historical Society, which hosts Oregon authors event Sunday |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2017/12/post_616.html |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=The Oregonian |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214055119/https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2017/12/post_616.html |url-status=live }}

According to The Oregonian, "The Cinnamon Bear story, as told in [a] 1937 radio production, was broadcast on radio stations across the country, but it became a particular local tradition when Portland-based Lipman's department store adopted Cinnamon Bear as its Christmas mascot. Along with Santa Claus, children could meet the bear at Lipman's flagship store (which is today home to the Royal Sonesta hotel). The tradition continued after Lipman's was sold and became Frederick & Nelson in 1979... But Frederick & Nelson closed its downtown store in 1986, and the company’s last Oregon location, at Washington Square mall, closed in 1991. Though versions of Cinnamon Bear made a few community appearances in the early 1990s, he began to fade from Portlanders' collective Christmas memories."{{Cite web |last=Swindler |first=Samantha |date=2024-12-13 |title=How the Cinnamon Bear became a uniquely Portland Christmas tradition |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2024/12/how-the-cinnamon-bear-became-a-uniquely-portland-christmas-tradition.html |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=The Oregonian |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213162427/https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2024/12/how-the-cinnamon-bear-became-a-uniquely-portland-christmas-tradition.html |url-status=live }}

File:Tuba Christmas Concert at Pioneer Square - Portland, Oregon.jpg in 2016]]Portland hosts many Christmas-related concerts and other performances,{{Cite web |title=The Complete Guide to Portland's Holiday Shows |url=https://www.pdxmonthly.com/arts-and-culture/2014/12/the-complete-guide-to-portlands-holiday-shows-december-2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321173647/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/arts-and-culture/2014/12/the-complete-guide-to-portlands-holiday-shows-december-2014 |archive-date=2023-03-21 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Portland Monthly |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Bash |first=James |date=2022-11-28 |title=Have yourself a classical Christmas: 14 holiday concerts light up the season |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2022/11/have-yourself-a-classical-christmas-14-holiday-concerts-light-up-the-season.html |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}} including the annual Tuba Christmas.{{Cite web |last=Hale |first=Jamie |date=2024-11-14 |title=Oregon’s best, brightest holiday traditions are back: Holiday Events Guide 2024 |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/events/2024/11/oregons-best-brightest-holiday-traditions-are-back-holiday-events-guide-2024.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126215728/https://www.oregonlive.com/events/2024/11/oregons-best-brightest-holiday-traditions-are-back-holiday-events-guide-2024.html |archive-date=2024-11-26 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Martinez |first=Tony |date=2024-11-25 |title=Show and Tell with Tony: Tuba Christmas Concert |url=https://www.kptv.com/2024/11/25/show-tell-with-tony-tuba-christmas-concert/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=KPTV |language=en}} The Oregon Symphony hosts Gospel Christmas at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall each year. Portland's Singing Christmas Tree has been held for approximately sixty years.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-23 |title=Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree celebrates 60th season |url=https://www.koin.com/everydaynorthwest/ednw-sponsored/portlands-singing-christmas-tree-celebrates-60th-season/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=KOIN.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-12-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214000801/https://www.koin.com/everydaynorthwest/ednw-sponsored/portlands-singing-christmas-tree-celebrates-60th-season/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2011-12-01 |title=Show will go on despite theft of 'Singing Christmas Tree' lights |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2011/11/show_will_go_on_despite_theft.html |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=The Oregonian |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213202334/https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2011/11/show_will_go_on_despite_theft.html |url-status=live }} The city has seen "alternatives" and other versions of Tchaikovsky's Christmas-centric ballet The Nutcracker (1892) presented by various arts organizations.{{Cite web |last=Turnquist |first=Kristi |date=2024-11-13 |title=Sugar Plum fairies, comedy, dance, and more set to sparkle onstage: Holiday Events Guide 2024 |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2024/11/sugar-plum-fairies-comedy-dance-and-more-set-to-sparkle-onstage-holiday-events-guide-2024.html |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}} Oregon Ballet Theatre performs George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (1954) annually.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-01 |title=“NOT-Cracker” at Newmark Theatre Is Portland’s Alternative “Nutcracker” |url=https://www.wweek.com/arts/theater/2024/12/01/not-cracker-at-newmark-theatre-is-portlands-alternative-nutcracker/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Willamette Week |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203011558/https://www.wweek.com/arts/theater/2024/12/01/not-cracker-at-newmark-theatre-is-portlands-alternative-nutcracker/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Nakamura |first=Beth |title=Take a peek behind the scenes at Oregon Ballet Theatre's "The Nutcracker" |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/galleries/KRXGGM4WTJA7ZO2VCOBD2ABDGQ/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=The Oregonian |language=en |archive-date=2024-05-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508005523/https://www.oregonlive.com/galleries/KRXGGM4WTJA7ZO2VCOBD2ABDGQ/ |url-status=live }}

In addition to the Christmas Ships Parade and the Pioneer Courthouse Square Christmas tree, light displays are found at Peacock Lane in southeast Portland's Sunnyside neighborhood, at the Oregon Zoo in Washington Park for the ZooLights event, and at The Grotto in northeast Portland's Madison South neighborhood for the Festival of Lights. According to Portland Monthly, The Grotto's Christmas festival bills itself as "one of the world's largest Christmas choral festivals" and has indoor concerts with choirs representing many churches and schools.{{Cite web |title=Must-See Holiday Light Displays in Portland and Beyond |url=https://www.pdxmonthly.com/arts-and-culture/best-holiday-lights-displays-near-portland |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202185141/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/arts-and-culture/best-holiday-lights-displays-near-portland |archive-date=2024-12-02 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Portland Monthly |language=en-US}} Established in 1993,{{Cite web |date=2024-11-27 |title=Here are some holiday displays across the Portland metro area |url=https://www.kgw.com/article/entertainment/events/portland-things-to-do/holiday-displays-portland-metro-area/283-d6f8552e-4a65-40d1-be3d-36c0c16ff1d1 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=kgw.com |language=en-US}} the annual Winter Wonderland event at the Portland International Raceway has been described as the "largest holiday light show west of the Mississippi"{{Cite web |last=Hale |first=Jamie |date=2015-11-10 |title=The best Christmas lights around Portland: Holiday Events Guide 2015 |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2015/11/the_best_christmas_lights_arou.html |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}} and the largest holiday light show in the Pacific Northwest.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-30 |title=Largest holiday light show in the Pacific Northwest kicks off at Portland International Raceway |url=https://www.koin.com/news/portland/largest-holiday-light-show-in-the-pacific-northwest-kicks-off-at-portland-international-raceway-friday/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202041424/https://www.koin.com/news/portland/largest-holiday-light-show-in-the-pacific-northwest-kicks-off-at-portland-international-raceway-friday/ |archive-date=2024-12-02 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=KOIN.com |language=en-US}} The 2024 event had 250 displays, some of which were animated.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-06 |title=Tree lighting events, Holiday Drink Week, Silverton Christmas Market and more to do this weekend |url=https://www.kgw.com/article/entertainment/events/portland-things-to-do/portland-things-to-do-tree-lighting-events-holiday-christmas-markets/283-6ff104f7-a061-4981-a5b9-0d7854ffc6bb |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=kgw.com |language=en-US}}

File:Santa Claus at Pioneer Place, Portland (2013).JPG greeting at the shopping mall Pioneer Place in 2013]]In addition to Santa greetings at Santaland, Portland has seen Black Santa{{Cite web |last=Graves |first=Mark |date=2020-12-20 |title=Black Santa is back, and he’s in a giant snow globe (photos) |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2020/12/black-santa-is-back-and-hes-in-a-giant-snow-globe-photos.html |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}} and Hipster Santa greetings.{{Cite web |title=‘Black Santa’ brings holiday magic to Portland |url=https://www.opb.org/article/2023/12/23/black-santa-pdx-brings-holiday-magic-to-children-of-diverse-families/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=opb |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Tyler |date=2024-11-22 |title=Santa (hipster and otherwise) skips downtown Portland mall again this shopping season |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2024/11/santa-hipster-and-otherwise-skips-downtown-portland-mall-again-this-shopping-season.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203003650/https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2024/11/santa-hipster-and-otherwise-skips-downtown-portland-mall-again-this-shopping-season.html |archive-date=2024-12-03 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}} Mayor Bud Clark dressed as Santa in 1991.

The city has hosted an annual SantaCon pub crawl,{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.kptv.com/video/2023/12/17/portlanders-fill-downtown-with-christmas-cheer-santacon/ |title=Portlanders fill downtown with Christmas cheer for SantaCon |date=2023-12-17 |language=en |access-date=2024-12-11 |via=www.kptv.com}}{{Cite web |date=2024-04-21 |title=Capture or Asylum: Chuck Palahniuk’s Fugitives and Refugees 10 Years Later |url=https://www.wweek.com/archive/2024/04/21/capture-or-asylum-chuck-palahniuks-fugitives-and-refugees-10-years-later/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Willamette Week |language=en}} sometimes called Stumptown Santacon.{{Cite web |last=Graves |first=Mark |date=2022-12-18 |title=Stumptown Santacon populates Portland with red suits and fluffy white beards (photos) |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2022/12/stumptown-santacon-populates-portland-with-red-suits-and-fluffy-white-beards-photos.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305182702/https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2022/12/stumptown-santacon-populates-portland-with-red-suits-and-fluffy-white-beards-photos.html |archive-date=2024-03-05 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2013-12-23 |title=Jolly Santas invade downtown Portland, leave police laughing at SantaCon |url=https://kpic.com/news/local/jolly-santas-invade-downtown-portland-leave-police-laughing-at-santacon |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=KPIC |language=en}} Since the early 2010s, Chris Willis has installed a display of Santa statues called Santa Clones throughout the city.{{Cite web |title=The hunt for the Santa Clones is on |url=https://www.opb.org/article/2020/12/19/santa-clones-installation-chris-willis/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240419160814/https://www.opb.org/article/2020/12/19/santa-clones-installation-chris-willis/ |archive-date=2024-04-19 |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=Oregon Public Broadcasting |language=en}}

Since 2010, the Krampus parade called Krampus Lauf has been held on Hawthorne Boulevard in southeast Portland. Portland has also had Krampus greetings{{Cite web |date=2018-11-30 |title=Forget Hipster Santa—This Christmas, Portlanders Can Get Their Photo Taken with Krampus |url=https://www.wweek.com/culture/2018/11/29/forget-hipster-santa-this-christmas-portlanders-can-get-their-photo-taken-with-krampus/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=Willamette Week |language=en}} (as an alternative to Santa greetings) and Fear PDX has hosted a Krampus-themed haunted house in December.{{Cite web |last=Swindler |first=Samantha |date=2023-12-06 |title=How Portland’s Krampus parade celebrates the naughty side of Christmas |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2023/12/how-portlands-krampus-parade-celebrates-the-naughty-side-of-christmas.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216093711/https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2023/12/how-portlands-krampus-parade-celebrates-the-naughty-side-of-christmas.html |archive-date=2023-12-16 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}}

A Santa-themed flash mob dance was held in downtown Portland in 2024.{{Cite news |date=December 22, 2024 |title=Santa Flash Mob dances in downtown Portland |url=https://www.koin.com/video/santa-flash-mob-dances-in-downtown-portland/10318543/ |work=KOIN}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-12-22 |title=Portland woman organizes holiday flash mob in Pioneer Courthouse Square |url=https://katu.com/news/local/portland-woman-organizes-holiday-flash-mob-in-pioneer-courthouse-square |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=KATU |language=en}}

{{See also|Pioneer Courthouse Square Christmas tree}}

A Christmas tree is installed in downtown Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square annually.{{Cite web |last=Swindler |first=Samantha |date=2024-11-14 |title=Portland’s holiday tree arrives in Pioneer Courthouse Square (with help from 40 more trees) |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2024/11/portlands-holiday-tree-arrives-in-pioneer-courthouse-square-with-help-from-40-more-trees.html |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}} A Christmas tree lot has operated in southeast Portland's Woodstock neighborhood since 2004.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-03 |title=Expect to pay more for a Christmas tree this holiday season |url=https://www.kgw.com/article/life/holidays/fresh-christmas-tree-sale/283-c71751e0-4b39-481a-a0ad-a67374ba7c6c |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=kgw.com |language=en-US}} One local organization gives away Christmas trees to families in need each year. CJ McCollum partnered with the group when he played for the Portland Trail Blazers.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-01 |title=Trap Kitchen PDX Will Hand Out Free Christmas Trees to Those in Need |url=https://www.wweek.com/outdoors/2023/12/01/trap-kitchen-pdx-will-hand-out-free-christmas-trees-to-those-in-need/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=Willamette Week |language=en |archive-date=2024-02-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226112032/https://www.wweek.com/outdoors/2023/12/01/trap-kitchen-pdx-will-hand-out-free-christmas-trees-to-those-in-need/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2021-11-30 |title=NBA Star CJ McCollum Will Partner With Trap Kitchen PDX to Hand Out Free Christmas Trees for a Second Year |url=https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2021/11/30/nba-star-cj-mccollum-will-partner-with-trap-kitchen-pdx-to-hand-out-free-christmas-trees-for-a-second-year/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=Willamette Week |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202090556/https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2021/11/30/nba-star-cj-mccollum-will-partner-with-trap-kitchen-pdx-to-hand-out-free-christmas-trees-for-a-second-year/ |url-status=live }}

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The radio stations KFIS and KKCW, which serve the Portland metropolitan area, play Christmas music.{{Cite web |last=Corser |first=Bobby |date=2024-11-06 |title=Portland radio stations deck the halls with Christmas cheer after elections |url=https://katu.com/news/local/portland-radio-stations-deck-the-halls-with-christmas-cheer-after-elections-the-fish-k103-salem-media-group-iheart-media-santa |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=KATU |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-11-05 |title=Portland radio station plays nothing but Christmas music to soothe Election Day stress |url=https://www.katu.com/news/local/portland-radio-station-plays-nothing-but-christmas-music-starting-election-day |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=KATU |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Corser |first=Bobby |date=2023-11-13 |title=Portland radio station K103 rings the jingle bells early: 'It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas' |url=https://www.katu.com/news/local/portland-radio-station-k103-rings-the-jingle-bells-early-its-beginning-to-sound-a-lot-like-christmas-oregon-iheart-media-1041-the-fish |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=KATU |language=en}} In 2024, KFIS started playing Christmas music on Election Day "as a way to provide a space of upliftment and positivity to combat the stress the Election Day brings", according to KGW.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-05 |title=Portland area radio station plays Christmas music on Election Day in effort to provide safe space: 'Perfect day to start our Christmas music' |url=https://www.kgw.com/article/news/community/portland-area-radio-station-christmas-music-election-day/283-9773f04c-ab42-4d40-bbce-e4975ae8a34c |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=kgw.com |language=en-US}} KGW has broadcast an hour-long special of the lighting ceremony for the Pioneer Courthouse Square Christmas tree, featuring a sing-along led by Pink Martini.{{Cite web |date=2020-11-11 |title=Christmas tree lighting at Portland's Pioneer Square goes virtual |url=https://www.kgw.com/article/life/holidays/portland-pioneer-square-tree-lighting-virtual-watch-kgw/283-96d2d556-fb81-4489-9a12-abfd2023c8a6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819011248/https://www.kgw.com/article/life/holidays/portland-pioneer-square-tree-lighting-virtual-watch-kgw/283-96d2d556-fb81-4489-9a12-abfd2023c8a6 |archive-date=2022-08-19 |access-date=2024-07-04 |website= |publisher=KGW |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Hale |first=Jamie |date=2020-11-27 |title=Which Portland holiday traditions are canceled for 2020? Which are still happening? |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2020/11/which-portland-holiday-traditions-are-canceled-for-2020-which-are-still-happening.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117102140/https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2020/11/which-portland-holiday-traditions-are-canceled-for-2020-which-are-still-happening.html |archive-date=2021-01-17 |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}}

Many notable restaurants and other businesses have operated on Christmas, including East India Co. Grill and Bar, Excellent Cuisine, Doug Fir Lounge, Jake's Famous Crawfish, Jake's Grill, Laurelhurst Theater,{{Cite web |title=How to Spend a Family-Free Christmas in Portland |url=https://www.pdxmonthly.com/news-and-city-life/2024/12/christmas-portland-solo-couples-friends |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Portland Monthly |language=en-US}} Master Kong,{{Cite web |last=Roland |first=Rebecca |date=2017-12-08 |title=The Best Restaurants Open for Christmas in Portland, Oregon |url=https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-open-restaurants-christmas-day-christmas-eve-portland-oregon |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Eater Portland |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204070955/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-open-restaurants-christmas-day-christmas-eve-portland-oregon |url-status=live }} The Original Dinerant, Portland City Grill,{{Cite web |last=Bakall |first=Samantha |date=2014-12-17 |title=Where to eat on Christmas Day in the Portland area |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2014/12/where_to_eat_on_christmas_day.html |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=The Oregonian |language=en |archive-date=2023-10-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002225540/https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2014/12/where_to_eat_on_christmas_day.html |url-status=live }} Radio Room, Shandong, Swiss Hibiscus,{{Cite web |last=Roland |first=Rebecca |date=2017-12-08 |title=The Best Restaurants Open for Christmas in Portland, Oregon |url=https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-open-restaurants-christmas-day-christmas-eve-portland-oregon |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Eater Portland |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204070955/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-open-restaurants-christmas-day-christmas-eve-portland-oregon |url-status=live }} and Urban Farmer.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-24 |title=Portland restaurants open for dine-in or takeout on Christmas day |url=https://www.koin.com/news/food/portland-restaurants-open-for-dine-in-or-takeout-on-christmas-day/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=KOIN.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-01-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117202610/https://www.koin.com/news/food/portland-restaurants-open-for-dine-in-or-takeout-on-christmas-day/ |url-status=live }}

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