The holiday season is finally upon us. After 11 long months of waiting for ‘the most wonderful time of year,’ it has finally arrived. The holiday season in Lexington, Va. is no small event. From the annual parade, to the Candlelight processional, to window fronts decked out in holiday decorations, Lexington knows how to get festive. Stores in downtown Lexington have gifts for everyone you are shopping for.

  At Walkabout Outfitters, you can pick up gifts for all of the outdoorsy people in your life. For your father, you can get a Walkabout truckers hat or a microfleece Patagonia jacket for the cold days. Gifts you can get for your mom include a new pair of Darn Tough socks for her stinky feet or a Sherpa sweater to keep her warm. For your friend who is constantly dropping their Hydroflask, you can get a Flex Boot that fits on it to keep it (and them) quiet. For your sister, you can get a stylish but sensible Patagonia vest for the chilly winter 

If you are looking for something else for the family, you can try Ladles and Linens two doors down from Walkabout. Here, you can get all the necessary utensils for the kitchen. Things like a new mug with llamas on it for your animal-loving friend, a pretty wooden bowl for your mom who loves to decorate, an ice cream maker for your little brother who is obsessed with ice cream, or a new iron skillet for your grandfather who loves to cook yummy meals.

For the lovers of the little things in life, check out Sugar Maple just down the road from Ladles and Linens and Walkabout. Here, you can pick up a cute and easy-to-keep-alive plant for your best friend, a foaming bubble bath that smells like confetti for your big sister, or maybe Candy cane taffy for your aunt who is super hard to shop for but loves all things sweet and tasty.

You could also pick up a pillow for your mom who can not get enough of the Christmas decorations.

If you want to give good gifts but are still unsure, check out Just Games on the corner of 60 and South Jefferson Street. There, you can find Cards Against Humanity for your ‘mature’ friend group.  Or maybe Ticket to Ride to play with the whole family. A puzzle for your grandmother who might be a little too obsessed with them. Or a disc for your friend who loves to play.

If you are still unsure of what to buy for your friends and family this holiday season, little Lexington has gift certificates you can purchase and gift. Your loved one can use them to choose the best gift for them from a wide range of stores and restaurants downtown. This holiday season, don’t stress about the perfect gift because downtown Lexington has it all right at your fingertips.