12/18/2025
🎄✨ Did You Know? The Cinnamon Bear Has Been Spreading Holiday Magic Since 1937! ✨🎄
The beloved Cinnamon Bear began his journey in 1937 as a holiday radio series written by Glanville and Elizabeth Heisch. This 26-chapter adventure aired from Thanksgiving through Christmas and quickly became a cherished tradition where families gathered around the radio each day to count down to Christmas together.
Here in Portland, Lipman-Wolfe’s sponsored the broadcasts, and from the 1940s through the 1980s, the Cinnamon Bear made his home in their stores each holiday season, just like Santa Claus. 🎅 Kids even wrote letters to the Cinnamon Bear, and the ultimate reward for meeting him in person? A famous cinnamon cookie. In the 1950s, Lipman’s hosted Cinnamon Bear Breakfasts featuring music and performances just for children.
✨ Today, the tradition lives on! Cinnamon Bear and his full cast of friends now appear aboard the Portland Spirit, now in its 20th year of cruises. They’ve even created a Cinnamon Bear picture book and a line of souvenirs that families can take home so this timeless holiday tradition can become part of your family story. too. ❤️
🎶🐻 A little nostalgia, a lot of magic, and a holiday tradition that continues to warm hearts generation after generation.
