We have found some great retro photos of Sheffield youngsters meeting the man himself from years gone by in various grottos around the city.
5. 6 - Santa's Grotto
Luke Dickinson, aged four met Santa in his grotto in 1999 Photo: Steve Taylor
6. 7 - All the famous faces
Prizewinner Elizabeth Taylor with not only Santa but Postman Pat and Maid Marion in 1999 Photo: Barry Richardson
7. 8 - Stand-in Santa
Builder Mark Gardener working at Anston Brook Primary School in 1999 and stepped in when the school couldn't find a Father Christmas. Pictured are pupils Abbie Miller & Thomas Stringer getting a lift in Santa's Wheelbarrow Photo: Steve Ellis
8. 9- Sisters and Santa
Santa at the star in 2001 with sisters Olivia, aged 5 and Selina Middleton, aged 4 from Gleadless. Photo: Andrew Partridge (Staff)