A Kitschmas Story: A Fun Look Back at the Holidays

It’s the New Year’s, and it’s time to reflect on the holiday we just had. For some, it may have been a little less mainstream and a little more kitsch—with suspicious, disheveled felt Santas; plump yet strangely melancholy snowmen; and doves that look like they’ve had a few too many.

Welcome to the wonderful, wacky world of Kitschmas, where creativity knows no bounds and tackiness is celebrated with authentic sparkle. There’s a subculture that defies the perfectly curated trees on Pinterest or those sleek holiday ads. Kitschmas is for those who celebrate the other side of Christmas—where outsider holiday art gets its moment to shine.

The Joy of Off-Center Art

The best part of Kitschmas? It doesn’t take itself too seriously or worry about being marketable. In fact, it’s the antithesis of mass production. It’s a celebration of personal creativity in its purest form—the kind that emerges when someone says, “What if we made an angel out of old doll heads?” These are the pieces that bring people together, not because they’re perfect, but because they’re authentic, quirky, and fresh.

This season, Torque has curated a gallery of images featuring the most offbeat, off-Broadway holiday decor we could find. Each one is a testament to the unpolished brilliance of human creativity—and a reminder that the holidays are better when they’re a little bit odd.

So, embrace the kitsch. Stay quirky, stay festive, and may your season be delightfully offbeat!