/tags/christmas Christmas en-US Copyright Sat, 25 Dec 2021 18:00:46 GMT /religion-and-spirituality/2021-12-25/once-again-covid-means-scaled-back-christmas-celebrations-around-the-world From Bethlehem and Frankfurt to Boston, the surging coronavirus put a damper on Christmas Eve for a second year, forcing churches to cancel or scale back services and disrupting travel plans. Sat, 25 Dec 2021 18:00:46 GMT /religion-and-spirituality/2021-12-25/once-again-covid-means-scaled-back-christmas-celebrations-around-the-world The Associated Press /weather/2021-12-23/winter-storms-expected-to-create-difficult-holiday-travel-conditions A series of winter storms could create difficult holiday travel conditions throughout the weekend. Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:51:15 GMT /weather/2021-12-23/winter-storms-expected-to-create-difficult-holiday-travel-conditions Erik Neumann /music-arts-and-culture/2021-12-19/is-santa-claus-coming-to-town-high-demand-for-professional-santas-is-challenging-holiday-cheer Christmas is the “most wonderful time of the year.” At least it is in one song about the season. And that wonder has to do, in part, with annual traditions. As the holiday fast approaches, a popular pastime is facing roadblocks: visits with professional Santas. Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:55:15 GMT /music-arts-and-culture/2021-12-19/is-santa-claus-coming-to-town-high-demand-for-professional-santas-is-challenging-holiday-cheer Meagan Cuthill, Julie Sabatier /show/as-it-was/2019-12-25/as-it-was-thomas-rilea-stranded-in-snow-on-christmas-1917 In late December 1917, Thomas Rilea traveled from Portland to Agness, Ore., to spend Christmas with his family. He rode a train south to West Force… Wed, 25 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT /show/as-it-was/2019-12-25/as-it-was-thomas-rilea-stranded-in-snow-on-christmas-1917 Laurel Gerkman /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2015-12-11/what-not-to-buy-in-christmas-toys Take it from any parent who ever shopped for Christmas toys: some of them just look so cute and fun, you grab them and head straight for the register. But… Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:09:35 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2015-12-11/what-not-to-buy-in-christmas-toys Geoffrey Riley /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2015-11-30/trees-and-charity-at-providence-fest Seems like a nice way to spend some time early in the holiday season: go and look at decorated Christmas trees. Somehow, it's become a big fundraiser for… Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:38:16 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2015-11-30/trees-and-charity-at-providence-fest Geoffrey Riley /listener-announcements/2015-11-02/2015-holiday-specials This holiday season, JPR presents a big gift box of special programming for you. And now, to start unwrapping...Classics & News ServiceDecember 25th7am -… Mon, 02 Nov 2015 23:15:21 GMT /listener-announcements/2015-11-02/2015-holiday-specials Eric Teel /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2014-12-12/no-money-no-problem-the-abundance-swap Picture a holiday bazaar at which no money changes hands. Having trouble? Such an event already exists, including an example from the Rogue Valley. The… Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:10:20 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2014-12-12/no-money-no-problem-the-abundance-swap Geoffrey Riley /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2014-01-10/where-christmas-trees-go-when-were-done-with-them From memories to mulch… our Christmas trees can live on, in a sense, once we're done with them. In many communities, the beginning of the year is… Fri, 10 Jan 2014 18:38:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2014-01-10/where-christmas-trees-go-when-were-done-with-them Geoffrey Riley /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2013-11-22/christmas-charities-ramp-up-for-giving If the bells have not started ringing already, they certainly will soon. The Salvation Army and other charitable groups are now ramping up their efforts… Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:32:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2013-11-22/christmas-charities-ramp-up-for-giving Geoffrey Riley