Source: urbanspacenyc.com
By Lakshmi:
Who? Anyone who is in the New York City area and is looking to pick up an eclectic collection of gifts for the special ones in your life. It is also a lovely place to spend a few hours drinking and eating foods from New York and around the world.
What? The Union Square Holiday Market is a collection of 150 vendors who come together under a holiday themed set up to display, extol and sell their wares.
How? The market is located at Union Square right above the subway and you really can’t miss it. For those who have been to the Union Square Farmer’s market, this is at the same location. The market is open through December 24th daily.
Why? For many a person out there, shopping and eating in one of the most amazing cities in the world is a perfect excuse to make your way to this holiday market. From custom-made french truffles (“do not bite, let it melt” was our tasting instruction) to Turkish lamps, unique maritime and religious pieces (“My boyfriend’s father used to be in the navy in India, is this from there?” was a question heard) to lovely bags crafted out of a single long zipper, from hot ginger tea from China to the infamous cookies from Momofuku, from handmade beauty scrubs and lotions with salt from the dead sea (look at how soft your skin feels after this treatment!) to tights painted with Japanese flowers and umbrellas, the list of items is endless. To grab any last-minute gifts, head out here before December 24th.
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