Our Sunderland Echo photographers have perfectly captured the spirit of the season and I chose 15 of my favourite photo memories from the past.
It’s a glowing collection of images from 2003 to 2023. See which one is your own personal favourite.
1. Santa's super tree in 2003
Santa's Christmas tree looked a little different in The Bridges in 2003. It was filled with 40 baby's dummies which were left behind by little visitors to his grotto. | se
2. Helen's enchanting 2003 scene
Three-year-old Helen Baker gave us an enchanting reminder from 2003 when she lit a candle at Durham Cathedral. Her dad was the vicar at St Thomas' Church in Pennywell. | se
3. Magical in the Minster
Canon Stephen Taylor lit a candle in Sunderland Minster in this glowing seasonal scene from 2004. | se
4. Memories from the Marriott
Children from the Kathleen Knox Dance School were getting in the spirit before their Christmas show at the Marriott Hotel 21 years ago. | se