A little girl with hearing problems was able to tell Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas, by using sign language.

The beautiful moment happened at Middlesbrough's Cleveland Centre on November 5 and was captured by an onlooker.

View photos Photo: Touching moment between Santa and a little girl. More

At the start of the encounter the unnamed little girl enters the scene and sits on Santa’s lap.

The girl’s mum can be heard explaining to Santa: “Sorry, she can’t talk very well.”

Santa than asked if she could use sign language, which he mum replied: ‘Yeah, she does animals and things like that’.

View photos The little girl was excited to be able to tell Santa she wanted a scooter. More

To get the adorable girl’s attention, Santa then tapped her on the arm before he started to communicate in sign to ask what she wanted for Christmas.

The little girl’s eyes lit up, excited to be able to communicate with the incredibly kind man.

View photos Onlookers were moved by the incredibly beautiful moment. More

She tells Santa she hoped to get a scooter under the tree this year.

Within hours the video had touched the hearts of thousands online.

It’s not the first time Santa has made the news for his kindness this week.





View photos Santa also touched hearts when he got down on the same level as a boy with autism earlier this week to have a chat. More

When a boy with autism was too shy to sit on Santa’s lap, the caring man showed how important it was to include everyone in the Christmas cheer by getting down to his level to spend some time with him.