Portland, Oregon, is under fire for again hosting its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony and nixing any mention of the Christian holiday, while leaders of the event instead waved a Palestinian ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Downtown Portland saw thousands of people gather for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Now in its 41st year, many community members have made ...

Portland has sparked outrage after stripping its Christmas tree of its name, referring to it only as “the tree” during its lighting ceremony. As thousands gathered in Pioneer Courthouse Square for the ...

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" chant.