Season’s greetings and welcome to this News 8 Throwback Christmas special. For over 70 years we covered countless Christmas events around San Diego County. We’ve been working on getting the film digitized so we can share all the special moments with you. Each story uncovered is a gift and provides a window into a world long ago. Let’s begin our journey into Christmases past with community parades--starting with the North Park Toyland Parade in 1956. Marcella: To add authenticity, I read the original scripts. Parades Vista, Encinitas, Old Town 1960 Clairemont, downtown 1966 La Jolla, Pacific Beach, San Diego Zoo, Ice Capades, American Legion Vista, Mr. A's, post office. Santa and toys 1969, 1977, 1979, 1987 1979 Morena area, 1993 Candy Cane Lane, Chula Vista 1984 and 1954 San Diego Christmas comparison--Hal Clement 1973 1983 1991 1997 shopping Fashion Valley, Horton Plaza 1986 2004 computer shopping 1987 and 1994 Christmas on the Prado in Balboa Park and Coronado parade 1973 Tierrasanta carolers