20 festive throwback photos of Ballymena pupils at their Christmas shows

By Helena McManus

Published 21st Nov 2024, 12:49 GMT

Updated 21st Nov 2024, 13:15 GMT

The countdown to Christmas is in full swing, with the traditional Nativity play one of the staples of the season.

We’ve had a look through the Ballymena Times archive to find these brilliant photos from Nativity plays and Christmas shows at local schools and playgroup between 2010 and 2015.

Can you spot any familiar faces?

The angels of Kells and Connor Primary School's nativity play in 2015. INBT 51-812H

1. Christmas shows

The angels of Kells and Connor Primary School's nativity play in 2015. INBT 51-812H Photo: Hugo McNiece

Daniel, Alex and Daniel who played the Three Wise Kings in the Harryville Primary School Nativity Play, 2014. INBT 52-110JC

2. Christmas shows

Daniel, Alex and Daniel who played the Three Wise Kings in the Harryville Primary School Nativity Play, 2014. INBT 52-110JC Photo: NI World

Pupils who played shepherds and sheep in Camphill Primary School's P1&2 production of A Wriggly Nativity, 2015. INBT 50-109JC

3. Christmas shows

Pupils who played shepherds and sheep in Camphill Primary School's P1&2 production of A Wriggly Nativity, 2015. INBT 50-109JC Photo: NI World

Pupils from St. Brigid's PS taking part in their nativity play in 2014.

4. Christmas shows

Pupils from St. Brigid's PS taking part in their nativity play in 2014. Photo: NI World