There was fierce competition for the roles of Mary and Joseph but somebody had to be the donkey!
What role did you play? A shepherd? One of the three Wise Men? Or were you one of the more unusual characters that teachers would sometimes introduce...like the ‘Christmas nativity lobster’ in the film Love Actually?
Here we take a look back at nativity plays in the past around the Coleraine and Ballymoney area...
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SHOW TIME. Pictured are youngsters from Stepping Stones Playgroup, who performed their Nativity Play in 2007. Photo: NI WORKD
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It looks like these shepherds and Kings were a bit tired after a hard day's work when our lensman captured them in a Nativity Play by Ballymoney Community Playgroup at Trinity Church in 2007. Photo: NI WORLD
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These young boys and girls from Stepping Stones Playgroup Ballymoney were enjoying their Nativity Play back in 2007. Photo: NI WORLD
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It looks like something (or one) has caught the attention of this little girl, who was playing the role of Mary in a Nativity Play, held by Ballymoney Community Playgroup at Trinity Churchin 2007. Photo: NI WORLD