Mini Santa George Brookes and other pupils from Mount St. Mary's Primary School were singing carols at Leeds Bus Station. The effort was in aid of the Yorkshire Evening Post's Half and Half Appeal for St. Gemma's and Wheatfields Hospices. Elsewhere Leeds United stars and Leeds's own Spice Girl Mel B were doing their best to spread festive cheer. And the YEP carol concert was doing its bit to deliver comfort and joy. READ MORE: 16 Christmas memories from Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds at Christmas in 1997
Fake goods seized by Trading Standards officers in the run-up to Christmas were handed over to the Birth Defects Association for sale in their charity shops. Pictured sorting out the goods are Coun Barry Midwood and Sarah Abrahams, charity merchandise manager.
8. Leeds at Christmas in 1997
Olivia Hester (centre) from the Little People Private Day Nursery in Stanningley is pictured among other children at Farsley Library singing Christmas carols. Photo: Justin Lloyd
9. Leeds at Christmas in 1997
Bargain-hunters at the sales at Allders on The Headrow.
10. Leeds at Christmas in 1997
Yorkshire Evening Post child of courage Adam Warren carries a lit candle during the paper's carol service at Leeds Parish Church. Photo: James Hardisty
11. Leeds at Christmas in 1997
Members of staff at The Halifax's head office sites in Leeds, held their first Christmas Toy Appeal to help disadvantaged children across the city. Jim Parle, Business Personnel Manager at Halifax Direct is pictured with Pat McGeever of South Leeds Health, who were co-ordinating the distribution of the toys.
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12. Leeds at Christmas in 1997
Claire Woods meets Santa at The Headrow Shopping Centre.