They showcase a city getting into the festive spirit in the run up to the big day and beyond. The images, plucked from the YEP archive, feature Christmas-related community events, fundraising drives as well as pictures of Santa around the city. READ MORE: Babies born on Christmas Day in Leeds during the 1990s and 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in December 1996
This is Harry and Frances Allen who were married in 1936 and celebrated their Diamond Wedding anniversary on Christmas Day. Photo: Justin Lloyd
8. Leeds in December 1996
Wheatfields Hospice much loved fund raising organiser Nelson Redman (centre) celebrates his retirement on Christmas Eve 1996 with some of the fundraising volunteers he supervises.
9. Leeds in December 1996
The Swarthmore Centre in collaboration with Little Woodhouse Community Association and St George's Community Church have revived an ancient tradition by organising a Torchlit Carol Procession. Pictured are some of the carol singers.
10. Leeds in December 1996
Boots on Albion Street in the city centre was busy with Christmas shoppers. Photo: James Hardisty
12. Leeds in December 1996
Fleur Robinson is pictured in a pixie outfit at the start of her abseil from the roof of the Queens Hotel in City Square to raise money for charity.