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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

Holiday mental health tips to cap a stressful year
2020 has been a stressful year. The election, wildfires, a pandemic, and now — the holidays.

Holidays can be painful for wildfire survivors. New family traditions could help.
This is usually the time of year when families come together to decorate their homes or share a meal. The pandemic has interrupted many of those holiday traditions — and so have this year’s wildfires.

Oregon Advises Against Giving Kids Lottery Tickets As Gifts
The state is warning people against giving kids lottery tickets as gifts this holiday season.

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas … Ships
The Christmas season in Portland wouldn't be complete without the ship parade.