We have found some great retro photos of Sheffield youngsters meeting the man himself from years gone by in various grottos around the city.
1. 2 - Sheffield Airport
Santa was mobbed by children at Sheffield airport in 1998 Photo: Paul Chappells
2. 3 - Sheffield Airport
Pictured at Sheffield Airport in 1998 was from left the Lord Mayor Frank White, Sarah Perrin (16), Santa, Jonathan Bramham (5) and mother Paula Bramham. Photo: Paul Chappells
3. 4 - Stakis Hotel
Santa called into stakis hotel for a special Christmas partry for local children. Pictured, left to right, are, 7-year-old Cody Ellis, Fiona Grimshaw, 4-year-old Lucas Ellis, Clementine Walton, 7-year-old Demi Ellis, Santa and 5-year-old Christopher Hunt. Photo: Andrew Partridge
4. 5 -Castle House Co-Op
Pictured at Castle House Co-Op in 1999 was Maryann Pyatt, 4, with Father Christmas. Photo: Waistell