A lot can happen within two decades and Yorkshire has seen many occasions during the festive season from the stunning performance of The Nutcracker by Northern Ballet at the Grand Theatre to the elaborate themed displays at Castle Howard.
Some events haven’t been positive, as the floods in 2015 caused mass disruption and chaos on the roads and residential streets.
These are some photos illustrating Christmas in Yorkshire over the last two decades.
13. Into the Woods: A Fairytale Christmas at Castle Howard
Designer Charlotte Lloyd Webber posed for a photograph next to her Christmas displays in a room of Castle Howard stately home, entitled 'Into the Woods: A Fairytale Christmas' in November 2022. Photo: Oli Scarff / AFP via Getty Images
14. York Minster’s Christmas tree
Trees were decorated as part of the York Minster’s Christmas tree festival in December 2022 in York. Photo: Ian Forsyth / Getty Images
15. Neverland Christmas at Castle Howard
Final preparations were made before the opening of the Neverland Christmas themed decorations at Castle Howard in November 2023 in York. Photo: Ian Forsyth / Getty Images
16. Alice’s Christmas Wonderland at Castle Howard
The rooms of Castle Howard are decorated with installations, soundscapes and decorations as part of its ‘Alice’s Christmas Wonderland’ themed display for Christmas this year. Photo: Ian Forsyth / Getty Images