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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29. 2000s Preston Nativities
Children in the Kennington Primary School Nativity Photo: RETRO


31. 2000s Preston Nativities
St Stephens CE School, Preston get ready for their production of Home for Christmas in 2006 Photo: RETRO

32. 2000s Preston Nativities
Children from Brookfield CP School present their Nativity in 2006 Photo: RETRO