A CacklePatch Guide to Gothmas
The air is crisp, the twinkle lights are up, and…wait, is that a skeleton in a Santa hat? It must be Gothmas! This year, Gothmas is taking over as the trendiest way to blend the spooky spirit of Halloween with the cozy magic of Christmas. And honestly, could there be a better holiday mash-up for the CacklePatch crew?
Gothmas lets us embrace our spooky side while still decking the halls—just with a bit more Victorian black lace. Ready to celebrate? Let’s dive into how to make Gothmas your new favorite holiday.
What Is Gothmas?
Gothmas is a playful, darkly festive take on Christmas. It’s all about combining gothic aesthetics—think black, deep purples, and eerie elegance—with traditional holiday cheer. This trend has been bubbling up on social media (check out our CacklePatch Gothmas board for inspiration!) and is now officially a thing. Whether you love the gothic vibe year-round or are just looking for a fun, creative twist on Christmas, Gothmas is for you.
Steps to Celebrate Gothmas
1. Transform Your Decor
Replace the red and green with black, silver, and deep jewel tones like emerald and amethyst.
Use black Christmas trees adorned with ornaments shaped like bats, black cats, skulls, or crescent moons.
Add eerie touches like cobweb garlands, dripping candles, and antique candelabras for a haunted mansion vibe.
Hang a wreath with black roses and little skeletons on your door—it’s Gothmas, after all.
2. Create a Gothmas Feast
Serve dishes with a dark twist: black pasta, red velvet cupcakes, or charcuterie styled to look like a graveyard.
Make cocktails or mocktails with activated charcoal for that dramatic black color. Try a “Black Widow Martini” or a “Shadow Cider.”
Bake sugar cookies in spooky shapes and decorate in black, white, and purple.
3. Update Your Holiday Wardrobe
Wear all-black ensembles accented with velvet, lace, or faux fur for a festive gothic look.
Add statement pieces like skull earrings, a black Santa hat, or a Victorian-style brooch.
4. Mix Up Your Holiday Tunes
Curate a playlist that blends traditional holiday carols with darker, moodier tunes. Think Carol of the Bells meets The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack.
Include goth or alternative bands covering holiday classics. You haven’t truly lived until you’ve heard “O Holy Night” in a minor key.
5. Give Gothmas-Inspired Gifts
Wrap presents in black or silver paper with blood-red ribbon.
Gift items that match the theme, like gothic-style jewelry, dark candles, or books on ghost stories.
Include a handwritten note sealed with wax—because Gothmas is all about adding a little drama.
6. Host a Gothmas Gathering
Plan a Gothmas party where guests dress in their best spooky holiday attire.
Play eerie games like a holiday-themed séance or spooky trivia.
Watch festive-yet-spooky movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas or Scooby-Doo Haunted Holidays.
This year, let your Gothmas spirit shine—er, flicker like an ominous candle—and create a holiday season that’s wonderfully weird and wickedly fun.
How will you celebrate Gothmas? Share your ideas with us in the comments or tag us in your festive creations!
