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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Snowflakes and Robins at Bushmills PS Nativity Play back in 2009. Photo: NI WORLD
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NATIVITY SCENE...The Little Angels visit Bethlehem during the Magical Christmas production in Macosquin Primary School in 2010. Photo: NI WORLD
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NATIVITY...Portrush Primary School's angels and shepherds from P5 back in 2010. Photo: NI WORLD
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NATIVITY TIME...Matthew Magowan, Katie Gault and Lucy McDowell pictured at the Portstewart Primary School Christmas concert in 2007. Photo: NI WORLD