Back in the Fifties, Christmas was a little different to how it is today, as you will see from our 19 nostalgic pictures of Edinburgh at the most wonderful time of the year. For one thing, there was no online shopping, so locals had to wrap up warm and head to the city centre to buy their loved ones presents.
Another familiar site was that of delivery boys, who would run around the Capital, ensuring packages arrived just in time for Christmas Day.
Just like today, though, locals marked the festive season with house parties, family meals and trip to see Santa.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 19 photos of Edinburgh celebrating Christmas in the 1950s.
5. Christmas carolers
Nurses at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh sing carols round the Christmas tree. Photo: Unknown
6. Christmas toy shopping
Two young children playing with a pony cart and a covered wagon in an Edinburgh toy shop. Photo: Unknown
7. Opening presents
Two Edinburgh tots, John and Donna, with all their presents on Christmas morning Photo: Unknown
8. A popular Santa Claus
Children crowded around Santa, keen to tell him what they wanted for Christmas, in an Edinburgh store. Photo: Unknown