We asked the owners of local shops around the OKC metro about their favorite family holiday traditions. Discover their top picks in this special section, and visit these locally owned shops when you need to purchase holiday gifts.
Commonplace Books
Commonplace Books1325 N Walker Ave, OKC
commonplacebooksokc.com
Indie bookstore in Midtown since 2016, focused on culture and community
“We choose an evening in December (never Christmas Eve, since the priest dad is always busy at church!), and every member of the family has a beautifully wrapped book with an inscription from mom inside telling why it was chosen. We eat charcuterie and drink hot cocoa and read silently but together all evening.” – Sarah Carr
Black Swan Boutique
Black Swan Boutique17860 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste D, Edmond
blackswanboutique.com
Discover a wide range of clothing, jewelry, gifts, tech gadgets and baby items
“Last year, we opened our home to friends who were unable to celebrate with their own families by hosting ‘Friends Giving’ and ‘Friends Christmas.’ This was so well received that it is sure to become an annual event!” – Kimberly Swan
Parcel Goods and Gifts
Parcel Goods and Gifts140 E 5th St, Ste 100, Edmond
shopparcelok.com
Shop a wide selection of Christmas gifts for all ages, plus grab last-minute stocking stuffers
“We enjoy grabbing Katiebugs hot cocoa and walking around the Holiday Pop-Ups in Midtown. We also make a trip to the Yukon Christmas lights each year. And we love attending the Christmas Eve candlelight service at our church and then going home to get in our Christmas pajamas.” – Paige & Logan McAlister
Shop Good
Shop Good1007 N Broadway Ave, OKC
shopgoodokc.com
Explore screen-printed apparel and accessories, as well as a thoughtfully curated selection of gifts
“One of our favorite family traditions is working the Christmas Eve shift at the shop as a family. We’ve done this since the kids were babies. It started as a way to make sure the rest of our team gets a head start on the holiday, but now that the kids are older it’s just really fun. Sawyer likes to answer the phone as Buddy the Elf (‘What’s your favorite color?’) and Hadley likes to gift wrap for all of the frazzled 20-something-year-old guys who run in looking for gifts on their way to family dinner. Their favorite thing is when a customer brings their family dog shopping, too. We always share a little toast to another hard-earned holiday season together before heading home to wait for Santa.” – Audrey Falk
Visit the Holiday Pop-Up Shops in Midtown OKC Nov. 29-Dec. 20. For even more ways to shop locally this holiday season, visit metrofamilymagazine.com/holiday-shopping-in-okc.
This article is sponsored by the Independent Shopkeepers Association, a community of like-minded business owners.
