Christmas in Edinburgh was a little different back then to how it is today, as those of a certain vintage will remember. For one thing, there was no online shopping, so locals had to wrap up warm and head to the city centre to buy gifts for their loved ones.
Like today, though, many Edinburghers marked the festive season with house parties, family meals and trips to see Santa.
Scroll through our photo gallery to see 17 nostalgia-tinged images of Edinburgh at Christmas in the 1950s. And please let us know your own memories in the comments section before you go. Have an amazing day, folks!
5. Bottles of booze
One Edinburgh shop was well stocked for Christmas, with bottles of port and sherry lined up on the shelves. Photo: Unknown
6. The Queen's tree
A Christmas tree, which was sent by Queen Elizabeth II, shines in St Giles Cathedral. Photo: Unknown
7. Christmas light switch-on
Crowds gather as Lord Provost Mr Johnson-Gilbert switches on the lights for the Christmas tree on the Mound. Photo: Unknown
8. A sleigh ride
Santa and his reindeer delivering toys on Pennywell Road in Muirhouse. Photo: Unknown