Festive babies and pets: 23 pictures of your new arrivals this Christmas and New Year

By Jon Peake

Published 8th Jan 2023, 14:18 GMT

Updated 8th Jan 2023, 18:18 GMT

It’s been a magical time for many families in Lancashire as they celebrated some new arrivals over the festive period to keep them busy in 2023.

Whether you’ve welcomed a new baby or a family pet into your home over Christmas and New Year, congratulations to you all.

We asked for your pictures of your new arrivals and, just like Father Christmas, you delivered. Here is a selection below ...

From Alison Bolton - Evie-May Bolton, born on December 20 Photo: submit

From Shelley Marie Frances Wilding - my grandson Abel, born on December 13 Photo: submit

From Lianne Mason - Nico Photo: submit

From Zoe Rufus - Presley Alfonso Mason, born on December 17 Photo: submit

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