The festive season is well underway and people around Manchester are celebrating Christmas and all the exciting things that come with it.

The Christmas markets are filled with people looking for delicious festive food and last-minute gift ideas, and Christmas pantomimes and events are taking place across the city-region.

Every year, families and friends gather to celebrate christmas, and for some it's an annual tradition to take part in certain activities or prepare specific food for the big day.

We asked people in Manchester about their Christmas traditions.