2008 Woodie Awards
Gift giving from the heart of the city
Olivia Soriano
Issue date: 12/6/07 Section: A & E
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas especially if you're going to New York City's annual holiday markets.
Whether you're looking to find mom that perfect orange-vanilla-pine scented candle or a handmade hat with a pom-pom for your girlfriend, the varieties of gift-giving abound at these seasonal fairs.
Scattered across the city, including spots in Bryant Park, Columbus Circle, Grand Central Station, and Union Square, the holiday markets provide shoppers with unique gift-giving opportunities as well as a break from the department store mobs.
"My friend who lives in the city took me to the holiday market in Union Square in downtown Manhattan last year and I loved it," said junior Amanda Brosnan.
"It was such a relief to get away from the busyness of the malls and big department stores and find unique gifts."
The markets vary in how long they run and the types of goods to be found there and usually open just after Thanksgiving. Most run through Christmas and the New Year.
"The types of goods being provided at the holiday markets are really different," said Kharli Bartoz, a vendor at the Union Square holiday market. "For instance, down here you're more likely to find more original, handmade, artistic gifts than you would say at the Grand Central market."
Bartoz, who operates a handmade hat stand at the market located at 14th street and Broadway, assures that his patrons will be completely satisfied with the variety of gift-giving options that he provides.
"We have a variety of styles, from ear-flap winter hats to stylish beanies and a plethora of colors to choose from," said Bartoz.
New York Magazine's website provides little blurbs about each market and fair so that one can set off in the right direction depending upon their holiday gift needs.
Wherever it is that your holiday shopping takes you, the various fairs and markets scattered throughout the city are options for unique gift-giving and seasonal fun.
"It's just fun for people to come bustling through on cold days and nights and even fun for vendors to feel the holiday spirit in the air and showcase their wares for the public," said Bartoz.
Further information about the city's fairs and markets can be found on New York Magazine's holiday guide website: www.nymag.com/guides/holidays/holidayshopping.
Whether you're looking to find mom that perfect orange-vanilla-pine scented candle or a handmade hat with a pom-pom for your girlfriend, the varieties of gift-giving abound at these seasonal fairs.
Scattered across the city, including spots in Bryant Park, Columbus Circle, Grand Central Station, and Union Square, the holiday markets provide shoppers with unique gift-giving opportunities as well as a break from the department store mobs.
"My friend who lives in the city took me to the holiday market in Union Square in downtown Manhattan last year and I loved it," said junior Amanda Brosnan.
"It was such a relief to get away from the busyness of the malls and big department stores and find unique gifts."
The markets vary in how long they run and the types of goods to be found there and usually open just after Thanksgiving. Most run through Christmas and the New Year.
"The types of goods being provided at the holiday markets are really different," said Kharli Bartoz, a vendor at the Union Square holiday market. "For instance, down here you're more likely to find more original, handmade, artistic gifts than you would say at the Grand Central market."
Bartoz, who operates a handmade hat stand at the market located at 14th street and Broadway, assures that his patrons will be completely satisfied with the variety of gift-giving options that he provides.
"We have a variety of styles, from ear-flap winter hats to stylish beanies and a plethora of colors to choose from," said Bartoz.
New York Magazine's website provides little blurbs about each market and fair so that one can set off in the right direction depending upon their holiday gift needs.
Wherever it is that your holiday shopping takes you, the various fairs and markets scattered throughout the city are options for unique gift-giving and seasonal fun.
"It's just fun for people to come bustling through on cold days and nights and even fun for vendors to feel the holiday spirit in the air and showcase their wares for the public," said Bartoz.
Further information about the city's fairs and markets can be found on New York Magazine's holiday guide website: www.nymag.com/guides/holidays/holidayshopping.
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