Portland’s woke ‘tree’ lighting ceremony sparks outrage: ‘They can’t even say Christmas tree’

Portland has sparked outrage after stripping its Christmas tree of its name, referring to it only as “the tree” during its ...

Portland holds annual 'tree lighting ceremony' that draws scrutiny

Portland, Oregon, held its annual tree lighting ceremony Nov. 28, 2025, that included revelers joining a "Free Palestine" ...
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Portland drops ‘Christmas’ from tree lighting ceremony featuring ‘Free Palestine’ chant

Portland's annual tree-lighting drew backlash after speakers avoided using the word "Christmas" and led a "Free Palestine" chant.
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‘Beautiful’: Pioneer Square’s Tree Lighting Ceremony rings in Christmas season for Portland

Downtown Portland saw thousands of people gather for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square.
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Urban Forestry Launches Free Tree Giveaway for Portland Properties

Portland Parks & Recreation's Urban Forestry division is giving away 4,000 trees to local residents to plant on their ...