Christmas Nativity: 34 magical pictures of children's Nativity plays in Preston from the 00s

These wonderful photos capture the timeless magic of school Nativity plays at Christmas.

They are from schools across the Preston area and the youngsters were in full rehearsal for their annual festive shows when Post photographers dropped in to take their pictures in the 00s. No doubt they brought tears to the eyes of parents... and probably a few giggles too. READ MORE: Christmas Nativities from the 90s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Preston school starters from the 00s. MORE MEMORIES: More reception class pictures from the 00s

21. Nativity memories

Ribbleton Avenue Primary School pupils in costume for their nativity 'Christmas Around the World' Photo: David Hurst

A line-up of Christmas trees star in the 2006 Brockholes Wood School Nativity Photo: Neil Cross

Our Lady and St Edwards Primary, Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood in their 2006 Nativity play Photo: Donna Clifford

It's a Party! - that was the Nativity play presented by Eldon Primary School in 2008 Photo: Becky Matthews