Communities across the district are busy preparing to come together to celebrate the start of the festive season in the coming weeks.
Towns and villages across the area will see residents come together to light up their local area with a number of community events planned.
With everything from markets and Santa’s grottos at the planned Christmas light switch on events there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
The events - which are all organised by community groups – are the perfect way to get into the festive spirit.
Here are the details for the upcoming Christmas light switch on events across the Falkirk area.
9. Brightons - Saturday, December 5
Brightons Village Hall in association with Upper Braes Parish Church are hosting a community Christmas event this year - Let There Be Light - on Saturday, December . There will be festive music in the church from 6.15pm before the Christmas tree lihts are switched on outside Brightons Ministry Centre. There will be free festive refreshments in the church hall after the switch on. Meanwhile, a Christmas fayre will be held in the Village Hall from 6pm to 8pm. As well as stalls to browse there will be entertainment from community groups including Sunny Stars drama, Central Scotland Ballet School and Church Youth. There will also be children's crafts and activities. Photo: Michael Gillen
10. Denny - Sunday, December 6
Denny's Christmas Cracker takes place on Sunday, December 6. A parade will kick the day off, leaving from Denny Town House, led by Denny and Dunipace Pipe Band. The Christmas Cracker celebrations open at noon. There will be plenty to keep everyone entertained including Christmas crafts, games and activities and the chance to meet Santa in his grotto. The fun continues with the chance to meet the reindeer, step inside the snowglobe, meet Mrs Claus and don't forget a selfie with an elfie. There will be stalls to browse and musical entertainment. The lights will be switched on at 4pm. Photo: Michael Gillen