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?
1. 7 - Traditional wreaths
Pam Robinson of Heeley City Farm with her Christmas decorations back in 1999 Photo: Mike Waistell
2. 10 - Time for a train
Victorian Market 5. Pictured at the Kelham Island Victorian Christmas Market.. Fred and Albert Wolstenholme with train driver 'Stan' in 2007 Photo: Barry Richardson
3. 2 - All the fun at the fair
Seen on the roundabout at teh Kelham Island Museum Christmas Market in 2004 are Lindsay and Callum Crawford with mum Jackie Crawford. Photo: Mike Waistell
4. 4 - Festive flowerpots
The festive flowerpot men were a big hit on Sue Moffatt's stand as Lucy Bestwick found out in 2005 at Oughtibridge Christmas Market. Photo: Glenn Ashley