St Nick isn't just for kids.

This 21-year-old college student from Syracuse, New York, has sat on the same Santa's lap every year since she was three for that festive photo.

While most people give up on the tradition before they hit their teens, McKenzie Doig treasures her annual meeting with Mr Kringle - and has no plans to stop any time soon.

'My mom, the only thing she ever wants for Christmas...is that I sit on Santa's lap,' Doig told ABC News.

McKenzie Doig, pictured (left) aged three and (right) aged 21 with the same Mr Kringle