We Did Our Office Secret St. Nick Swap with Christkindlmarkt Gifts Only

By Ben Youngerman, ArtsQuest Marketing Manager & Christkindlmarkt Elf

How much does our own staff love Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem presented by Univest Financial? We do most of our own holiday shopping here, including the office Secret St. Nick Swap (what’s a sAnTa ClAwZ?)! Our Marketing and PR teams got gifts for $20 or less, exclusively from Christkindlmarkt vendors.

You can get these great gifts, and so much more, during the FINAL WEEKEND of Christkindlmarkt, through this Sunday (December 19, 2021)!

Jon Lunger, Senior Director of Marketing

The best way to get into the holiday spirit is with holiday spirits. South Bethlehem’s Social Still makes a bunch of incredible spirits and, for the terrible bartenders like me, they’ve even got canned cocktails for only $8. It’s the perfect mix every time.

Juliann Masenheimer, Lead Creative

I choose a beautiful plaid ornament from Donegal Square for my Secret St. Nick Swap. Glass and beautifully hand painted. Donegal Square is my person’s favorite vendor in Christkindlmarkt. She is also a huge Christmas fan and loves ornaments. It felt like the perfect gift.

Nicole Harrell, Director of Communications

The pressure was on while shopping for our resident food expert, Senior Director of Marketing Jon Lunger. Instead of going the perishable route, I chose to get a comedic cutting board. These punny creations can be found in tent two, just steps away from St. Nicholas at Arose from the Ashes Designs. To stay on the cooking theme, I also picked up a mini bottle of delicious white truffle oil from Dash ‘N Drizzle, located in tent four.

Kelley Andrade, Public Relations Coordinator

I chose the blue Cinnamon Scented Beeswax ornament (from Cinnamon Treasures) and ancient green tea w/ honey stir (from The Tea Can Company) knowing my coworker is both a tea drinker and Jewish, I determined these items would be a practical yet homey touch for either house or cubicle.

Saige Sufrin, Marketing Coordinator

I decided to go with a hand-carved penguin as a gift for my holiday exchange person. The magic that comes from staring deep into his wooden eyes will spread holiday cheer til the end of time!

Alicia Ventura, Web Content Specialist

I choose a handmade wheel thrown mug from Groundhog Blues Pottery because it is the perfect gift for anyone. This mug is great for any drink and can also double as beautiful office decor.

Ben Youngerman, Marketing Manager

I got this goat ornament from Domaci for Juliann since it’s one of her favorite vendors at Christkindlmarkt, and she is the two-time winner of our department’s Musikfest GOAT trophy, for having the craziest Musikfest stories. Plus, it’s a friggin’ goat…on an ornament.