After all, the big man gets all the glory at this time of year.
But you might have been in his support team in Sunderland and County Durham over the years.
If you were, we might have got you on camera on the model train at Roker Park in 2016, or the Royal Mail contact centre at Doxford Park in 2004.
Maybe you were part of a whole team of helpers at the Ford, Pallion and Millfield Christmas party in 2004.
Have a look. We’ve got a sackful of memories for you.
If you were, we might have got you on camera on the model train at Roker Park in 2016, or the Royal Mail contact centre at Doxford Park in 2004.
5. Sleigh bells ringing in 2011
Christmas came early to Sunderland city centre as Santa and his helpers held a parade 11 years ago this week. Photo: se
6. A great grotto at Doxford Park
Santa had a team of helpers at the Royal Mail centre in Doxford Park in 2004. Pictured are Barbara Bray, Jan Taylor, John Crichton, Julie Atkinson and Emma Swindles. Photo: PB
7. All aboard in 2014
All aboard... Santa and his helpers get ready to set off on Puffing Billy to raise money for the heart unit at the Freeman Hospital in 2014. Photo: Picture by David Allan
8. Elf-tastic in 2006
Santa got lots of help from an elf at Washington's Asda store as Christmas approached in 2006. Photo: Sunderland Echo