As we prepare for a festive season with a lockdown difference this year, let’s enjoy a reminder of seasonal displays from years gone by in shops, museums, and an arts centre.
We have memories from Sunderland, South Tyneside and Hartlepool to share with you.
So sit back and get in the Yuletide spirit with this glowing reminder from the past.
5. A 2013 Christmas scene
Artists (left to right) Robert Tindale, Jenny Hansen and Cheryll Kung with one of the window scenes they created at Eugenes Cafe in Park Road, Hartlepool. Does this bring back memories of 2013? Photo: Frank Reid
6. Floral splendour in 2015
Mother and daughter Wendy and Aimee Stead, put the finishing touches to their Christmas window display at Thanks a Bunch, in Station Road, Hebburn. Photo: Tim Richardson
7. A winning scene in 2019
Miles Thursby with the doll's house on display in the window of Miles Thursby Sales and Letting in Whitburn in 2019. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Artistic in 2008
What an impressive display in the City Library and Arts Centre in Sunderland in 2008. Zoe Channing is admiring a part of the exhibition called The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Photo: PB