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How holiday music went mainstream
To wrap up 2020, OPB decided to take a deep dive in the music of the holiday season. From the rise in popularity of Christmas music in the 1930's and 40's to new holiday songs for 2020, and how some classics have taken on a different meaning during the pandemic.

opbmusic’s 2020 holiday music guide
Our resident holiday music expert offers up his lovingly curated annual list of new seasonal songs
The hunt for the Santa Clones is on
The Santa Clones, a collection of vintage illuminated yard Santas, have become a Portland holiday tradition.

‘Tis the season to celebrate. Here’s how to do it safely
Many favorite holiday traditions could be treacherous this year, because of the coronavirus surge. Here's how experts view the risks — and some creative, safer alternatives to keep up a festive mood.

Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season
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Portland Gallery Exhibits Vintage Rejected Santa Photos
The best (and worst) of rejected Santa photos are on exhibit at Portland's Newspace Center for Photography through Jan. 2.