"Firstly, and most obviously, you could simply go to your nearest church. No doubt they have a decent choir, and all the usual trappings. Or, if you're more into the whole pagan thing, you could pack a warm blanket and a flask of [redacted] tea and head out to the forest with your loved ones and a sober companion to guide you home."
"If you're lucky enough to live in Oregon, where there are churches and parks on every corner and campgrounds every few miles, you could probably do all of these things at the same time. For instance, First United Methodist Church of Portland is a literal stone's throw from Washington Park. If you're in Eugene, Central Lutheran Church with its glorious Brombaugh organ is just across the street from the part of UO that's built around not only a park but a pioneer cemetery."
Three distinct Christmas approaches are presented: attend a nearby church service, celebrate outdoors in forests or campgrounds, or remain at home enjoying cozy comforts. Churches and parks are often located close together across many Oregon towns, enabling both worship and nature outings within minutes of each other. Specific Oregon examples include Portland’s First United Methodist near Washington Park, Eugene’s Central Lutheran near UO and a pioneer cemetery, and parks and churches in Ashland, Salem, Corvallis, McMinnville, Tigard, Wilsonville, Roseburg, Bend, and Newport. Home celebrations emphasize hot cocoa, flannel pajamas, music, films, and family comforts.
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