We found 9 photos in the Shields Gazette archives and they show Santa’s helpers having a great time over the years.
They were taken at South Shields Museum, the Boldon Asda store and Hedworth Hall.
We’ve got elves at Hebburn Court and the West Boldon Environmental Centre.
So don’t sit on the shelf. Get browsing through our photo selection and then get in touch with your own memories
5. Excellent times with the elves
Elves, Father Christmas and a chance to have fun at the West Boldon Environmental Centre. What more could you want in 2013. These pupils from St Gregory's RC Primary School seem to be having a great time. Photo: iain brown
6. Christmas at Hedworth Hall
The Christmas fair from One Stop Events at the Hedworth Hall in 2016. Pictured from left are Abbie Rome as Buddy the Elf, Jessica Jane as Twinikkle the Fairy, Jasmine Ali as Mrs Claus and Megan Morton as Tinsel the Elf. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Christmas treats in 2003
Santa, elves, a fairy and firefighters but who can tell us more about this festive South Tyneside scene from 18 years ago? Photo: CL
8. Elves on stage
Members of the Starset Theatre Group, brothers, John, Harry and William Hudson who were performing in Elf the musical at Christmas in 2015. Photo: sg