The Picture Sheffield archive has uncovered photographs that document more than a century of Yuletide events – here are 10 of the best images.
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1. All lit up
Town Hall Square looking towards Fargate, 1963. Photo: Picture Sheffield
2. Gifts for children
Father Christmas distributing dolls to the poor children of Sheffield, 1907. Photo: Picture Sheffield
3. 1940s Christmas
Christmas party at Moore Street Day Nursery, c. 1945. Photo: Picture Sheffield
4. Festive parcels
Lord Mayor's Fund - hospitals' Christmas parcels for the Sheffield Joint Hospitals' Council, 1923. Photo: Picture Sheffield