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Oregon Christmas Movie Fans Could Win $2,500 by Dec. 6
Portland, OR – Oregon residents who love watching Christmas movies could turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize this season. A nationwide contest is accepting applications thro
By Mara Ellison · 2026-11-09T21:40:55.388Z
Portland, OR – Oregon residents who love watching Christmas movies could turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize this season. A nationwide contest is accepting applications through Dec. 6 for one winner to complete 12 days of festive movie watching challenges.
According to CableTV.com, the company has partnered with DIRECTV for its annual “Chief of Cheer” holiday contest. The promotion offers one selected winner $2,500 in personal cash, plus a separate $2,500 donation to a charity chosen by the winner.
Eligible adults throughout Oregon can apply, including residents of Portland, Multnomah County, the greater Portland metropolitan area, Salem, Eugene, Bend and surrounding communities.
Christmas Movies Could Come With a $2,500 Prize The selected winner will spend 12 days completing Christmas and holiday movie challenges.
Activities may include revisiting childhood Christmas classics, watching holiday romantic comedies, exploring poorly rated seasonal films and enjoying themed snacks during festive movie nights.
On the final day, the winner will select an eligible charitable organization to receive the additional $2,500 donation.
For an Oregon winner, that could mean supporting a local food bank, animal shelter or another qualifying nonprofit organization.
December 6 Deadline for Oregon Residents The contest is open to U.S. residents older than 18, according to the promotional announcement. Professional movie reviewing experience is not required.
Applications opened Wednesday, Nov. 4, and close Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time .
For most Oregon residents, including Portland, Salem, Eugene and Bend, that translates to 10:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Sunday, Dec. 6 .
Residents in Oregon's Mountain time zone have until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6.
The winner is expected to be announced Wednesday, Dec. 9.
How Oregon Christmas Movie Fans Can Apply Interested residents can review the official rules and submit an application through CableTV.com's Chief of Cheer website:
https://www.cabletv.com/experience/chief of cheer holiday dream job
The promotion gives Oregon Christmas movie enthusiasts a chance to enjoy seasonal entertainment while potentially supporting a charitable cause.
Only one nationwide winner will receive the $2,500 personal cash prize. The additional $2,500 is designated for charity.