1. In 1858, the Oregonian newspaper reported that Christmas was "not much noticed" in the state, with only a few families celebrating the holiday.

2. In 1877, the state of Oregon officially declared December 25th as a public holiday, making it one of the first states to do so.

3. In 1888, a massive snowstorm hit Portland on Christmas Day, dumping over a foot of snow and causing major disruptions to transportation and commerce.

4. In 1974, the Portland Trail Blazers played their first-ever Christmas Day game, defeating the Kansas City Kings 129-107.

5. In 2015, Oregon was part of a nationwide heat wave that saw temperatures reach the 60s and 70s on Christmas Day, breaking records and prompting some Oregonians to head to the beach instead of staying home for a traditional holiday celebration.