If you’re searching for a holiday market in NYC with festive decor, chocolatey sweets, and sparkly trinkets, turn back now.
The Morbid Anatomy Krampus Holiday Market in Industry City, Brooklyn is a Krampus-inspired shopping experience that turns the typical Christmas outing on its head. Instead of plush red stockings and glass ornaments, shoppers will be able to peruse dark art, vintage books, antiques, taxidermy pieces, and plenty of other goods with a gothic vibe.
And for those who are unfamiliar with Krampus, the fictional character with wicked claws has German origins and works in tandem with Saint Nick to punish children who’ve misbehaved. (A good incentive for little ones to land on Santa’s nice list.) Alpine countries celebrate all-things Krampus by dressing up as the devil and scaring kiddos in the process — hence the creepy, goth vibes.
Morbid Anatomy — which began as a blog and morphed into exhibitions, a library, and overall, a community — is the brains behind the atypical celebration, and it’s serving up some creative entertainment options. In addition to shopping, you can take your own selfie with Krampus (yikes), sip on sweet cocktails from Frying Pan Brooklyn, including brandy-spiked mulled wine, jam out to spooky holiday tunes, and snag limited-edition Krampus tattoos from White Ghost Studio, to name a few offerings.
Morbid Anatomy Krampus Holiday Market vendors
Thinking of stocking up your apartment with some dark academia vibes? Here are a few of the vendors participating in the market:
- Alternate Empire
- Aviv Grimm
- The Beetle’s Dilemma
- Corinne Halbert
- Curious Publications
- Donald David
- The Golden Fawn
- The House of Good Fortune
- Karen Bachmann
- Machinations Jewelry
- Marianne R. Petit
- Morbid Anatomy
- Obscura West
- Purevile
- Robin Stephens Antiques
- Taxidermy Auction
See you there…if you dare! Secure your spot and learn more at Morbidanatomy.com.
🗓️ Saturday, November 16th
⏰ 12–5pm; 11am for VIP entry
📍bkONE Tom Kane Theatre, Industry City (51 35th St Building 5)
💵 Free for regular entry; $20 for VIP