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.
9. The wonder of Christmas at Seaham Harbour
These four - Summer Carver, Samhardip Bhondi, Ashleigh Metcalfe and Aiden Foster - were putting the finishing touches to the Christmas tree at Seaham Harbour Nursery in 2007. | se
10. Santa's coming!
This young fan shows the true joy of Christmas with this wonderful reaction to Santa's arrival in Sunderland city centre in 2009. | se
11. Not just for Christmas
One of the 12 dogs of Christmas which featured in the Sunderland Echo 16 years ago, from Cleadon Kennels. | se
12. Byron's big gesture
Five year old Byron Richardson could barely see over the Christmas present which he donated to the Sunderland Echo Toy Appeal in 2009. | se