It’s not long now until you get your chance to blow away the Christmas over indulgences, shy who not gear up for the big day with these memories from 2010 to 2018.
They show all sorts of great fancy dress fundraisers including penguin, Roman soldiers and an elf army.
For more nostalgia, head over to the Sunderland Echo website and click on the retro section.

1. Flashback to 2010
It's 15 years since this Boxing Day dipper was doing his bit for charity. Tell us if you recognise him. | se

2. Pictured as a penguin
These penguins were well dressed for the dip in 2012. Tell us if you are among them. | se

3. Spicing up Seaburn
Spicing up their Boxing Day in 2012 were these five brave Seaburn dippers. | se

4. Dipping back to 2012
The Boxing Day dip in 2012. What a great way to celebrate the season in style. | se Photo: se