Edinburgh Christmas: 20 magical photos of Edinburgh celebrating Christmas in the 1950s
If you’re wondering how locals celebrated the festive season seventy years ago, here are 20 pictures of Edinburgh at Christmas during the 1950’s.
The ’50s were a very different time from 2022. There was no online shopping, so locals had to brave the busy streets of Edinburgh city centre to buy their loved ones presents. Delivery boys would run around the Capital, ensuring packages arrived just in time for Christmas Day.
In the 1950s, residents marked the holiday season with parties and trips to see Santa – just as many of us do now. Here are 20 photos of Edinburgh celebrating Christmas in the 1950s to get you in the festive spirit.
1. The Mound Christmas Tree
A Christmas Tree blew in the wind as it was placed into position at the Mound. The tree has been gifted to Edinburgh from the St Andrew's Society of Denmark every year since the end of World War II.
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2. Sitting on Santa's lap
A little boy looked overjoyed as he spoke to Santa in Edinburgh department store Jenners in 1954.
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3. Christmas carolers
Nurses at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh sing carols round the Christmas tree.
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4. Opening presents
Two Edinburgh tots, John and Donna, with all their presents on Christmas morning
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