Here are 11 sure-fire signs you know Christmas is coming quicker than you think in Leeds. READ MORE: Six family friendly Christmas events in Leeds to entertain the children
![This Viking-inspired Christmas experience is back and runs at Victoria Gardens until Tuesday, December 31.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyMjg1Njcy.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Thors tipi bar
This Viking-inspired Christmas experience is back and runs at Victoria Gardens until Tuesday, December 31.
![This Lotherton Hall attraction is a popular draw. It features a very special North Pole, where children can help Santas elves in their workshop, as well as visiting Father Christmas himself to share their wishes.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyMjg1Njg0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. The Christmas Experience
This Lotherton Hall attraction is a popular draw. It features a very special North Pole, where children can help Santas elves in their workshop, as well as visiting Father Christmas himself to share their wishes.
![Boasting sky-high views this 110-foot attraction has returned to Victoria Gardens in the city centre for a fourth year.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyMjg1Njg4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Wheel of Light
Boasting sky-high views this 110-foot attraction has returned to Victoria Gardens in the city centre for a fourth year. Photo: James Hardisty
![Thousands turned out to see them switched on in the city centre. And over the coming weeks it will be the turn of your local community. Enjoy!](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyMjg1Nzk3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Christmas Lights
Thousands turned out to see them switched on in the city centre. And over the coming weeks it will be the turn of your local community. Enjoy! Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
![The Elland Road faithful will soon be decked out in this headgear of choice when attending those cold winter games in the run up to Christmas.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyMjg1Nzk4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Santa is a Leeds fan
The Elland Road faithful will soon be decked out in this headgear of choice when attending those cold winter games in the run up to Christmas. Photo: Tony Johnson
![Beer? German sausage? waffle anyone? The Leeds Christmas Market is back at Millennium Square until Saturday, December 21.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyMjg1ODAz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Christkindelmarkt
Beer? German sausage? waffle anyone? The Leeds Christmas Market is back at Millennium Square until Saturday, December 21.