The big day is approaching and we delved into the Shields Gazette archives to find reminders of Santa visiting South Tyneside in the lead-up to Christmas.
We found reminders from West Boldon in 2013, The Dunes in 2013, West Park Community Association in 1983 and Cleadon Methodist Church in 1985.
Were you pictured at one of these festive scenes? Take a look and then get in touch to tell us more.
. Fun at The Dunes
Father Christmas came down to the Dudes to help raise funds for Age UK in 2013. Did you get to meet him? Photo: iain brown
. Festive at KFC
South Shields KFC hosted a fun day to help raise funds for the Mayor's charity in 2014. Pictured from left are Mayor Fay Cunningham and Mayoress Stella Matthewson with Father Christmas and KFC staff. Photo: Stu Norton
1. Memories from Middleton Grange
First in Santa's Grotto in 2017 was 8 month old Alice McBride with mum Lauren Precious and dad Daniel McBride. Photo: Kevin Brady
2. Harking back to the Historic Quay
The Grotto at the Historic Quay in 2003. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: TC
3. A special Place in 2016
Father Christmas and his helper Amy Callaghan with 5-year-old Ava Davison were pictured in Santa's Grotto in The Place in the Park 5 years ago. Photo: Kevin Brady
4. Glowing reminders from Tweddle Farm
The Tweddle Farm Christmas grotto looked magical in this reminder from 2009. Photo: TC