With young children acting out a number of the roles including Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, wise men and some of the animals in the stable, it always helps to get everyone in the festive mood.
We’ve had a look through the Newtownabbey Times archive to find these brilliant photos from Nativity plays at local schools over the years between 2013 and 2015.
Have a look and see if there is anyone you recognise.
Hopefully they bring back some happy memories.
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Ashgrove PS pupils taking part in the school's 2015 Nativity play. Photo: National World
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Pupils taking part in Mossley Primary School's 2014 Nativity play. Photo: National World
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Pupils from P1 and P2 performing in the 2014 Mossley Primary School Nativity play. Photo: National World
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Members of the cast in the Mossley Primary School Nativity play in 2014. Photo: National World