In honour of that wonderful time of year, we’ve delved into the archive to find the best Christmas pictures of school Nativities gone by, capturing the magic of the festive period.
So, while it may not be the time of year that traditionally sees kids learning their lines ahead of their school’s performance, we decided to buck the seasonal trend and take a look back at performances gone by.
Here are some of our best archive pics...
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21. 2000s Preston Nativities
Children from Cottam Primary School who are performing in the nativity 'Ned's Christmas Discovery' Photo: RETRO
22. 2000s Preston Nativities
Cast members from the Pool House Community Primary School's production of 'Who Came Down at Christmas' in 2006 Photo: RETRO
24. 2000s Preston Nativities
Some of the cast members from the productions of 'Hoity Toity Angel' and 'Witnesses' at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School in Preston in 2006 Photo: RETRO