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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LITTLE WAVE...Matthew Williamson waving to family in the audience, during the 2007 nativity play hosted by Portstewart Primary School Nursery children. Photo: NI WORLD
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LITTLE VOICES...Portstewart Primary School Nursery children singing during their nativity play in 2007. Photo: NI WORLD
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PLAY ACTING...Nursery kids performing on stage during their nativity play at Portstewart Primary School in 2007. Photo: NI WORLD
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CHRISTMAS SCENE...Portstewart Primary School's Nursery Unit, play to a packed hall in 2007, during their Nativity performance. Photo: NI WORLD