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| Christmas Carnivals » Christmas Around The World » Christmas In Oregon |
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Christmas In Oregon |
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Christmas in Oregon is a wondrous time of the year. Nothing compares to the smells, sounds,
colors, and overall atmosphere that accompany the holiday Christmas in Oregon. There are numerous Christmas traditions, folklore and customs
that people in Oregon observe and pass on to future generation.
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Many Catholics in Oregon observe Christmas according to traditions far removed from the traditional American holiday celebration. Most of the customs have deep religious roots. The Hispanic Catholics of Oregon even if they have adopted the Christmas gift giving tradition of Santa Claus retains the custom of Las Posadas. Las Posadas commemorates Mary and Joseph’s grueling search for lodging. Groups representing Joseph and Mary roam from house to house in neighborhoods, singing their request for a shelter for the to be born baby Jesus.
A Christmas tree is the center of attraction in most houses. Oregon boasts of producing more Christmas trees than anywhere else in the country. The trees are decorated with lights, tinsel and colorful ornaments. Salmon, which is indigenous to this region, is a popular dish at the holidays. Smoked salmons are offered as Christmas gifts.
Spectacular light displays and Christmas parades are held all over Oregon. Miles and miles of lighted houses can be visualized in town of Keizer, Oregon.
Christmas holiday music and traditional Christmas carols mark the Christmas in Oregon. The familiar strains of these tunes can be heard in as shoppers hum and whistle their favorites. Oregon Symphony’s wonderful musical offerings Gospel Christmas and Yuletide Celebration have become an important part of Portland’s holiday tradition.
To share more information on Christmas in Oregon, go through the pages of
Christmas Carnivals.
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