Starting in the 1960s, Salem had an annual Nativity display put on by the Chamber of Commerce. Andy Zimmerman, chair of Salem’s Historic Landmarks Commission, delves into the history of the figures.
Tag: CHRISTMAS
COLUMN: Oregon’s early Christmas celebrations
From the Corps of Discovery to gold rush settlers in Salem, Sue Bird of the Willamette Valley Genealogical Society pulls from historic documents and newspaper accounts to chronicle the first century of recorded Christmases in Oregon.
Meals on Wheels volunteers bring Christmas cheer to Salem seniors
Dave West receives a Christmas gift as part of his Meals on Wheels delivery. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) It was 10:30 a.m. and Salem’s Meals on Wheels dining room was bustling. Dozens of volunteers filled insulated bags with plastic trays holding chicken enchiladas, salad, chips and salsa – the Wednesday meal[Read More…]