And to remind you of that special occasion, we have nine retro grotto scenes from the past.
They all come from the Hartlepool Mail archives and include grottos in Ward Jackson Park, the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre and Blackhall
So if you took your children to meet Father Christmas in years gone by, you could be in our seasonal retro tribute.
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