Both towns have got entertainment taking place at the weekends running up to December 25 as part of a bid to get shoppers to support their local high streets.
The fun kicked off on Saturday with cartoon and festive characters appearing, and even appearances from Father Christmas.
1. PICTURE SPECIAL: Festive fun in Halifax and Brighouse
Brighouse BID bring winter wonderland fairies into Brighouse town centre. From the left, Rebekah Lee, Kimberley Russell, Natalie Farrell and Kirsten Middleton
2. PICTURE SPECIAL: Festive fun in Halifax and Brighouse
Brighouse BID bring winter wonderland fairies into Brighouse town centre. From the left, Kirsten Middleton with Olivia Johnson, eight, and Bo Johnson, five.
3. PICTURE SPECIAL: Festive fun in Halifax and Brighouse
Brighouse BID bring winter wonderland fairies into Brighouse town centre. Ollie Wring-Skinner, four, high fives Rebekah Lee
4. PICTURE SPECIAL: Festive fun in Halifax and Brighouse
Brighouse BID bring winter wonderland fairies into Brighouse town centre. Nora Williams, four, with, from the left, Rebekah Lee, Natalie Farrell, Kimberley Russell, and Kirsten Middleton.