So let’s remind ourselves of the Joplings Christmas breakfast in 1984, carols in Mowbray Park in 1985, and singers entertaining the shoppers, also from 1985.
We have children making calendars at Town End Farm library in 1988 and ambulance staff trying to free Santa from a chimney in 1988!
Remember them? If you need more of a reminder, why not have a browse through our retro collection?
And then get in touch to tell us what you loved most about Sunderland at Christmas in years gone by.
1. Creative at Town End Farm
Making calendars at Town End Farm library in 1988. Pictured are Helen Dodds, Deanna Rogerson, and Lucy Dodds. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Hats off to Joplings in 1984
The Joplings Christmas breakfast in December 1984. Do you remember these festive occasions/ Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Entertaining the shoppers
Late night Christmas shopping in Sunderland in December 1985. Can you spot someone you know Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Promoting the panto in 1986
Some of the young dancers who took part in the Sunderland Empire's panto Humpty Dumpty 35 years ago. Were you in the picture? Photo: Sunderland Echo