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By Caroline Spivack<\/p>\n
Brooklyn Paper<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
How sweater it is!<\/p>\n
Bay Ridgites busted out their zaniest jumpers for an ugly sweater shindig at Schnitzel Haus on Dec. 16, in a festive event that included Christmas karaoke, a pop-up ornament market, and some truly outrageous duds, according to one reveler. <\/p>\n
“People came out in some pretty great sweaters, and it really turned into ‘how awesome is your sweater?’ ” said Bensonhurster Tommy Kafkalas, who spun records for the event. “It’s a way to express yourself really, and that initial, ‘Oh my god are you really wearing that?’ is what everyone really wore their sweaters for.” <\/p>\n
More than 40 locals packed into the gastropub for the holiday soirée, where they belted out Christmas classics including “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” — all while dressed in loud candy-cane cardigans and snowman sweaters. <\/p>\n
The party also gave attendees a chance to do some last-minute Christmas shopping at a booth set up by artisanal bauble-maker the Brooklyn Ornament Company — and the local store owner said she had a great time at the holiday spirit with her neighbors, too. <\/p>\n
“People really came together and supported each other — whether that’s as a small business owner or a singer,” said Bay Ridgite Alyssa Conigliaro, who runs the tree-trinket company. “It really got people in the holiday spirit.” <\/p>\n
Reach reporter Caroline Spivack at cspivack@cnglocal.com or by calling (718) 260–2523. Follow her on Twitter @carolinespivack.<\/p>\n
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