This City In Oklahoma Was Ranked One Of The Grinchiest Cities In America
Who would have thought Oklahoma would have a city on Santa’s naughty list this year? Oklahoma City was ranked No. 9 in the “Grinchiest” Cities in America list in 2022 by FinanceBuzz due to its lack of holiday spirit and it’s a bit surprising to most of us Oklahomans. Keep scrolling below and we’ll share with you what criteria were used to determine this Grinchy ranking.
If you’re interested in seeing what other cities made the “Grinchiest” list this year, you can read the full article on FinanceBuzz.
We do think Oklahoma City has done a great job with Downtown in December and if you get the chance, you will want to visit! Need a place to stay overnight while there? This historic Gatewood home on VRBO is an excellent option! Check out this great video preview of what Downtown in December in Oklahoma City is like:
Perhaps Oklahoma City has adopted the “less is more” and quality over quantity philosophies when it comes to holiday events! What are your thoughts?
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What are the best Christmas towns in Oklahoma?
Don’t let this list fool you and keep you from visiting Oklahoma during the holiday season! Because in contrast to having one of the grinchiest cities in America, Oklahoma has some Christmas towns that offer plenty of festive fun. We recommend that you consider visiting one or more of the following this holiday season:
- Pawhuska – The Pioneer Woman's Mercantile is a popular destination featuring amazing food, great prices, and beautiful decor. It’s sure to add an extra touch of magic to your Christmas activities.
- Chickasha – Just a glimpse of the towering 172-ft. lighted Christmas tree at the Festival of Lights in this town, also offering over 3.5 million lights, makes your visit worthwhile!
- Enid – For those who love the unique and whimsical experiences, visit downtown Enid and walk into a giant snow globe.
Discover more of the best Christmas towns in Oklahoma. And although Oklahoma City has been deemed a “Grinchy” city, it does have the largest Christmas store in Oklahoma that is worthy of a mention and a visit!
Where can I see the best light displays in Oklahoma?
We’ve put together a list of 16 epic Christmas light displays in Oklahoma, a few of which include:
- Rhema Christmas Lights in Broken Arrow – More than 2 million lights!
- Snowman Wonderland in Seminole – Enjoy over 120 light displays at this location.
- Castle Christmas in Muskogee – Much more than just a light display!