How to Spend a Family-Free Christmas in Portland
Briefly

"We'd just opened and needed as much business as possible to survive, so we decided to stay open for Christmas," Wheeler says. But the tradition found its own strength; the theater has welcomed solitary patrons and groups alike, becoming a haven for those seeking festive distractions and cinematic experiences on a day when many are otherwise confined to holiday obligations with family."
"I could only pity myself for a minute. Then, a family hiked up behind me shouting holiday greetings, their big, shaggy dog begging for pets. I was anything but alone, I realized; if anything, my solo status offered new opportunities to connect and explore."
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