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.
17. Festive cheers
The North British Distillery Christmas party held in the BMC club rooms in Gorgie, in December, 1968. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
18. Smiling with Santa
Nursery pupil Shevon Meldrum aged 4, approaches professional Santa John Wilson seated in his Grotto at Ocean Terminal shopping mall in Leith,December 9, 2002. | TSPL Photo: Andrew Stuart
19. Christmas smiles
The children's Christmas party in the canteen of The Scotsman building in North Bridge in Edinburgh, December 1967. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
20. Fun times
The linotype department of The Scotsman hold their children's Christmas party in the canteen at North Bridge in December 1967. | TSPL