From picking up real Christmas trees, to tucking into tasty mince pies, as well as haing a go on the fairground rides or a taking a quick stop in the festive bar there is something for everyone at the Christmas Markets.
They have always been popular but who can you spot n pictures from our archive of the the markets of over the years?
5. 5 - Feeling cuddly
Hannah Simmonite, aged three, of Handsworth at the Woodhouse Market. Photo: Barry Richardson (Staff)
6. 8 - Winter warmers
The Christmas Market at Sheffield Peace Gardens. Sarah McCarroll serving up hot mulled wine and beers in 2010 Photo: Sarah Washbourn
7. 9 - Santa hats for everyone
L/r: , Alix Billing(8), Demi Scarborough(10) and Tessa Harrison try to guess the name of the bear at the Christmas Market at Margetson Crescent, Parson Cross in 2009 Photo: Roger Nadal
8. 12 - Volunteers lend a hand
Volunteers Emily Burt and Luke Smith stayed festive even if it was cold at Kelham Island Photo: Glenn Ashley