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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Students taking part in the Nativity play at Mossley PS in 2014. Photo: National World
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Jordanstown School's signing choir during their performance at the school's Nativity in 2014. Photo: National World
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The cast of Jordanstown School's Nativity play in 2014. Photo: National World
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The three wise men in the 2014 Ballynure Primary School Nativity play were P1 pupils, Adam, Lydon and Ruben. Photo: Phillip Byrne