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.
13. Christmas angels
Adorable wee ones smile for the camera at the Viewforth Residential Nursery Christmas party in Edinburgh Photo: Unknown
14. The Queen's tree
A Christmas tree, which was sent by Queen Elizabeth II, shines in St Giles Cathedral. Photo: Unknown
15. The Scotsman Christmas party
Local children and adults celebrated the holidays at a Christmas party held in the Scotsman Publications machine room. Photo: Unknown
16. Bottles of booze
One Edinburgh shop was well stocked for Christmas, with bottles of port and sherry lined up on the shelves. Photo: Unknown