We've gone all elf-ish with our latest look at Sunderland's past.
All of these 9 photos show Santa and his elves doing great work across Wearside.
From Liberty Brown's to Seaburn beach and Ryhope to Sunderland city library - we found them all.
Enjoy the retro round-up which comes to you just in time for National Answer The Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day.
We're sure they will be celebrating on December 18.
From Liberty Brown's to Seaburn beach and Ryhope to Sunderland city library - we found them all.
5. Whisper it - ho ho ho
Santa and his Elf were guaranteeing a warm welcome at the Sunderland City library Christmas grotto in 2011.
6. Glowing in 2012
Lul Muir, 22, visited Santa Claus and his elf in his grotto at Ford, Pallion and Millfield Community Project in 2012.
7. All festive in 2012
Abbie May Jones, 6, got a double dose of Christmas when she met Santa and an elf at the grotto at Liberty Brown in Timber Beach Road.
8. Brilliant on Boxing Day
If you've ever wondered what an elf does when Christmas Day is over, here is the answer. They go for a fundraising Boxing Day dip at Seaburn, just like these elves did in 2012.