Many of us dream of waking up on Christmas day to find a thick blanket of snow dusting chimney tops, roofs and trees.
The photograph above show troops clearing snow in Glen Parva during the First World War.
But, how likely is it to snow in the city or county on Christmas day this year? Here at Mercury we have tried to find out.
Lee Watts, office manager at betting shop Mark Jarvis, in High Street, Leicester said: "At this moment in time you are looking at the odds of six to one."
He added that there is a distinct possibility of a white Christmas as extremely cold weather is expected.
"No-one has had a bet on it yet but nearer the time we expect bets about Christmas day."
Leicester Mercury weatherman Dave said it was unlikely to snow over Christmas but he is sure we will see some of the white stuff in January.
"There will be one week in January which is sure to be really cold and snowy," he said.
Meanwhile, as you dream of a white Christmas, why not have a taste of nostalgia and have a look back at some old snowy photos from across Leicester and Leicestershire by clicking here.
