There would be games galore, Christmas hats, party food and lots of music to dance to.
You would be dressed in your best party clothes and ready to have a great time.
We have 8 reminders of parties just like that from the 1970s. Perhaps you can spot someone you know.
Take a look and re-live the memories.
1. Party games in Pallion
Some of the children who attended the Sunderland Shipbuilders' children's party held in the yard's canteen in 1976. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Tucking in to tea
Tucking into their Christmas tea are these youngsters from Albany Infants School in Washington in 1977. Left to right are: Trevor Merry (5), Daniel Tait (4), Alison Walton (4), Mark Brown (4) and Wayne Harrison (5). Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Santa's spinning the records
The Seaham Club children's party in 1976. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. At the Civic Centre
Some of the Sunderland Borough Council staff's children at their Christmas party which was held in the Civic Centre canteen in 1974. Recognise anyone? Photo: Sunderland Echo