Christmas in Oklahoma can be traced back to the 1800’s when people started to leave the sanctuary of their eastern homes to settle in the remote territory of Indian Territory (I.T.). Like many of the people who migrated to the American West, pioneers who settled in I.T. brought with them cultural traditions long practiced in the communities they left behind. But, by its nature, the frontier environment they found often altered many ways in which these pioneers celebrated Christmas. These new frontier residents most often came together to celebrate their first Christmases by sharing traditions and inventing new practices, which created many of the same Christmas customs we enjoy in Oklahoma today.View Article
Noble Foundation is Improving the Health and Safety of Many Municipalities
Oklahoma is very fortunate to have many non-profit organizations and foundations that are always very generous to help meet various needs within our communities. Often times, these non-profits step in to assist community groups that would otherwise be unable to fund important projects and services for the citizens within their communities. OML is very proud to feature these generous organizations as they are making a big difference across our State. Today, we are honoring the Noble Foundation.View Article
The OML Municipal Messenger is a monthly e-newsletter featuring Oklahoma communities, people, and accomplishments. We would love to hear story ideas about your communities. If you have a story idea, please contact Kay Hunt at kay@oml.org
