With the big day now under a week away, we decided to check out how the people of Edinburgh celebrated Christmas in the past.
We’ve delved into our photo archive to pull out these Christmas crackers from the 1960s through to the 21st century, with fantastic festive memories from work and kids Christmas parties, Santa visits and much more.
See our Christmas memories photo gallery below.
5. Lighting a candle
Four-year-old Helen Wright lights a candle for the Christmas carol service in St Giles cathedral Edinburgh, December 1980. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
6. Christmas dinner
Western Branch of Scottish OAP's have their Christmas dinner at Gorgie War Memorial Hall in 1964. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
7. Christmas card
First Minister Alex Salmond launched his official 2012 Christmas card at the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. The card features a painting of flowers by Dame Elizabeth Blackadder. The proceeds of an auction of the original artwork were donated to four charities. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
8. Festive care
Nurses with some of the children who are patients, at the 1967 Christmas party at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media