We’ve dug through our photo archives to find 17 of the best festive images of residents in 2008 and 2009.
The pictures show Christmas fairs, delicious meals, food sales, tree festivals and even a tree-planting.
Do you see anyone you recognise?
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1. Christmas in Haywards Heath in 2008
Former Lancaster pilot Reg Barker receives a Christmas food hamper from mayor Margaret Baker and Shirley Gawan (Secretary RAFA) at their Christmas buffet Photo: Steve Robards
2. Christmas in Cuckfield in 2009
Cuckfield Christmas Tree Festival. From left: Sue Towns, Suzanne Reid and Sarah Godfrey (of the Christmas Tree Festival committee) Photo: Steve Robards
3. Christmas in Ardingly in 2008
Ardingly Christmas Food and Drink Fest. Gerry Newell from Haywards Heath sells his Manjira Indian Chutneys Photo: Steve Robards
4. Christmas in Ardingly in 2008
Ardingly Christmas Food and Drink Fest. Alan Jenkins sells wine and beer Photo: Steve Robards