A special time for many, the festive period brings families and friends together, with a great sense of excitement leading up to the big day. But the festive season also brings a sense of nostalgia, where we look back at years gone by and recall Christmas memories from over the years.
For Edinburgh residents, the city centre evokes many memories, from the famous Jenners Christmas tree, frantic shopping in stores that are now no longer, and visiting venues which are luckily still here.
Here are nine Christmas memories shared by Evening News readers.
9. Goldbergs
Beloved department store Goldbergs holds many memories for Edinburgh residents, most remembering its famous Christmas tree, visiting Santa and going up and down the Christmas-themed escalator | Ian Porteous, TSPL