Photos with Santa Claus can serve as a timeline for childhood. Whether it's baby's first Christmas, a newly married couple with Santa, or the family dog on Kris Kringle's lap, these holiday photos capture a memorable moment in the yuletide season.

Share with your community and Patch that Santa shot for 2011. We're looking for great photos of local kids today, when they were little ones, or even your own childhood shots. Post your pictures on Media Patch.

Be sure to include a caption and tell us who is in the photo.