

Nine happy festive days in Sunderland from years past now December is here - featuring Christmas jumpers, elves and gingerbread
It’s no joke but it is a Christmas cracker of an opportunity to celebrate.
And to put you in the spirit for loads more great days, we’ve combined them with some of the best Sunderland and East Durham retro pictures we could get our hands on.
Get ready for a look back on scenes of Christmas jumpers, chocolate and candlelight.
Every one of these theme days comes to us in December. Let’s take a look.
Get ready for a look back on scenes of Christmas jumpers, chocolate and candlelight.

9. Not forgetting the big day
Back to 2014 at Wearside Women In Need. Pictured getting ready for the Christmas dinner - for anyone who would normally be on their own on Christmas Day - were Project Manager Michele Anderson and David Smith project support worker. Make sure you enjoy your own Christmas Day. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady

10. Over to you
How many of these scenes brought back memories for you? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: se