Recently my family and I moved to Beaumont-Wilshire from SE Portland, so this will be our first holiday season in the neighborhood. We have our own holiday traditions of course, but we’re not sure what new traditions Beaumont-Wilshire might bring (not to mention we can’t agree on where to put the Christmas tree in the new house!)
The season means something different to everyone, so we decided to randomly ask people around the neighborhood the following question: “When you think about the upcoming holiday season, what is the first pleasant memory that comes to mind?” Here’s what we learned:
Santa Claus coming down Fremont Street! -The Levandowsky Family
Going to the pumpkin patch -Henry C., Beaumont Middle School student
Going to the mountains to ski with our three-year-old and visiting grandparents in Canada -The Tse family
Celebrating winter solstice to reflect with friends and putting up a Solstice Tree that represents earth, life, darkness, and light -Cynthia D.
The first Christmas with my grandchildren living in Oregon -George F.
Decorating, house-hopping between all of our family gatherings, and caroling in Happy Valley -Mykeelo at Grand Central
Staying at home for Christmas like we always do -Alameda Elem School student
Salty’s on the Columbia for Thanksgiving, zoo lights, and tree lights on Fremont St. -The Barron Family
Decorating our store for Thanksgiving and Christmas and sharing cider and cookies -staff at Green Dog Pet Supply
Buying gifts and books from local stores -Sylvia P.
Bustling streets, holiday lights, and folks being in a jolly mood -staff at Beaumont Hardware
Making latkes and applesauce for Hanukkah -Barb D.
How would you answer this question? Try asking it at the next holiday party you go to.