Choctaw Christmas at the Cultural Center

The Choctaw Cultural Center hosted a Choctaw Christmas on December 9. This Christmas celebration was an all-day event with activities for everyone. Choctaw artists and artisan vendors displayed and sold their work. Guests had the opportunity to try their hand at being an artist during the Adult Beaded Ornament Workshop. Kids also had fun by participating in the Children’s Gingerbread Chukka Decorating Class and Paper Gingerbread Decorating.

A long line formed to take photos with Santa, and everyone enjoyed the complimentary warm beverages and cookies in Kowi Chito. There was a Choctaw hymnal singing, free gift-wrapping, and Christmas cheer. Scott Wesley, the Senior Director at the Cultural Center, said that almost 300 people attended the festivities. To learn about upcoming events visit the Cultural Center website.

Paula Pena and Monique Jackson enjoy the Adult Beaded Ornament Workshop.

Olivia Taylor samples some of the icing while decorating her Christmas chukka.

Janice Hayes browses the tables of art at the Cultural Center’s Choctaw Christmas.

Zamber and Zylea Ravellette decorate their Christmas chukkas.

Photos by Christian Toews