Christmas season begins with busy weekend in Clayton

  • Photo courtesy Pamela Martin of Casablanca Photography. Stetson Branch takes his Ewe named Snowflake to visit Santa at the Merry Market and Fundraising Jolly in Clayton last weekend.
    Photo courtesy Pamela Martin of Casablanca Photography. Stetson Branch takes his Ewe named Snowflake to visit Santa at the Merry Market and Fundraising Jolly in Clayton last weekend.
  • Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune Booth vendor Joy Moss, left, shows Mary Baer different creations made by John and Joy Moss Woodturners at the Merry Market in the Civic Center last weekend.
    Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune Booth vendor Joy Moss, left, shows Mary Baer different creations made by John and Joy Moss Woodturners at the Merry Market in the Civic Center last weekend.
  • Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Madison Hall, left, owner of Madison’s on Main in Clayton, and employee Carol Cott stand in front of the shop’s window on Monday, which won first place in the window decorating contest.
    Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Madison Hall, left, owner of Madison’s on Main in Clayton, and employee Carol Cott stand in front of the shop’s window on Monday, which won first place in the window decorating contest.

    CLAYTON-- COVID didn't stop Christmas from coming to Clayton last weekend. 

    The bustle of shoppers and diners filled with holiday spirit resonated in downtown Clayton as people from all around flo…