It’s a time for communities to come together with all manner of activities, and as the days tick by and the doors on advent calendars continue to fling open, the anticipation continues to build for the big day.
We’re getting into the festive spirit by taking a trip down memory lane to look back at some of the Christmas events that have take place in Decembers gone by.
Only 10 sleeps to go!
17. Retro special - A trip back in time with 29 pictures of Christmas in Northamptonshire
Cadbury's Christmas 'Cadvent' advert shot in Corby Glen Photo: Cadbury's
18. Retro special - A trip back in time with 29 pictures of Christmas in Northamptonshire
Christmas is fast approaching, so what better time to look at how Northamptonshire has celebrated over the years Photo: Alison Bagley
19. Retro special - A trip back in time with 29 pictures of Christmas in Northamptonshire
Christmas is fast approaching, so what better time to look at how Northamptonshire has celebrated over the years Photo: Steven Prouse
20. Retro special - A trip back in time with 29 pictures of Christmas in Northamptonshire
Christmas is fast approaching, so what better time to look at how Northamptonshire has celebrated over the years Photo: Northants Telegraph