We took a look in the Shields Gazette archives and found these nostalgic scenes which range from a whole room of Santas to children visiting a butchers to see how saveloys are made.
We have 9 photos for you to browse. Take a look and see how many of these photos bring back great memories.
1. A visit to Dicksons in 2013
Carly Pounder wrote to Michael Dickson asking how they make their saveloys and it all led to this visit in 2013. Does it bring back great memories? Photo: iain brown
2. Young journalists at work
St Aloysius pupils created their own newspaper two years ago. Does this bring back great memories? Photo: Stu Norton
3. Santas galore!
Pupils dressed as Santa's helpers for a fundraising event in 2007. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: TR Shields Gazette
4. Learning about Rapunzel in 2015
St Aloysius RC pupils Taylor Parvia and Jacob Ash were pictured with Rapunzel characters in 2015 but who can tell us more? Photo: Tim Richardson