Over the years, various people have read various meanings into the oversized and ornately lit martini glass that beams down over Portland each holiday season.
To some, the West Hills fixture is a familiar symbol of Christmas cheer. To others, it's an homage to Portland's anti-establishment ethos. To a few, it's unfortunate encouragement to party too hard this time of year.
The real story behind the glass-and-metal display is simpler, and sweeter. - OregonLive
