Meeting the reindeer, singing carols or saying hello to Santa and eating tasty treats are all part of the fun. It seems the festive markets are loved by everyone old and young.
Here are some pictures from markets of Christmas past in Doncaster and the surrounding areas over the years to help you feel all festive.
1. 2 - Dasher and Dancer
Abigail Oxby, five, of Everingham Road, Cantley, meets Father Christmas and his reindeer at Doncaster Market (D6254LR) | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media
2. 3 - Fundraising with song
Staff and students from Open Cast sing Christmas carols at Doncaster Market to raise money for a new school in Ghana. | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media
3. 4 - The gift of giving
Pictured in the Market at Doncaster, where Driver and carriage owner Dave Pritchard is seen with John Rushton as Father Christmas working for charity. Seen getting a gift from Santa is Jodi Burfield 7 | JPIMedia Photo: Mike Waistell
4. 5 - Dec the halls
Pictured at the Conisbrough Christmas Market, where LtoR Ellen Sapey, and Donna Aitken were out selling christmas decorations at the market. | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Waistell