Happy National Mackem Day everyone.
It's the most wonderful time of the year and here's 9 reasons why.
We've got Mackem mints, a Mackem Mother's Day card and even a Mackem dance.
It's a mix of Mackem memories from the Sunderland Echo archives that we want you to enjoy.
Haway back in time with us.
2. Mackem sweets. That's mint
Martin O'Neill , of confectioners Sweet Home Alabama in High Street West, was selling Mackem Mints in 2011.
3. She's one of our own
The Mackem Mona Lisas exhibition was on at Mackie's Corner in 2019.
4. He's the bees knees
Mackem Mover Steve Turner created a new dance in honour of SAFC head coach Paolo Di Canio in 2013.
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