As those of a certain vintage will remember, Christmas in Edinburgh was a little different back in the 1950s to how it is today.
For starters, there was no online shopping, so locals had to wrap up warm and hoof it 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 in time for Christmas Day.
Just like today, however, many Edinburghers marked the festive season with house parties, family meals and trips to see Santa.
Scroll through our picture gallery to see 19 nostalgic images of Edinburgh at Christmas in the 1950s.
17. Making Christmas wish-lists
Local tots picked out the toys they wanted for Christmas at an Edinburgh shop. Photo: Unknown
18. Meeting Santa
One little girl looked apprehensive as she met Father Christmas in Patrick Thomson's department store in Edinburgh. Photo: Unknown
19. The Scotsman Christmas party
Local children and adults celebrated the holidays at a Christmas party held in the Scotsman Publications machine room. Photo: Unknown
20. Carol singers
Carol singers rehearsing outside Reid Memorial Church in Edinburgh. Photo: Unknown