The holiday season seems to have kicked into gear here in Meaford.

At Meaford Hall, the Unique Boutique has already come and gone with its huge array of, well, unique and wonderful offerings and gift ideas offered through a silent auction.

Last weekend, the merchants of Meaford took off the paper and sheets covering their windows, so a stroll downtown welcomes you with holiday reminders at every step.

And as we speak, the Meaford Farmers’ Market (holiday edition) is getting underway for the first of four Fridays in Meaford Hall’s Terrace Room. “Local artisans have been busy helping St. Nick,” say the organizers. “Beautiful handcrafted jewelry, children’s toys, jams, jellies and pickles, bath salts, hip accessories and apparel for kids, yummy baked treats, honey, beeswax candles, handcrafted soaps and cards, maple syrup, local apple products, artwork, hand-painted treasures, tea, pottery and candies.”

You’ll also find gift baskets and gift certificates, and you can chase away the chill with a warm seasonal drink.