Whether it is a Christmas show at school, a charity event, or the big light switch on in the city centre, young people have always been a central part of the celebrations.
Take a look through some photographs from the Star archive of city’s children enjoying the festive time of year.

13. Take a look at some Star archive photos of young people in Lisburn celebrating Christmas
Children from St Joseph's Lisburn performing in their school Christmas Concert in 2008 Photo: NIWD

14. Take a look at some Star archive photos of young people in Lisburn celebrating Christmas
The Drama Group taking part in a play showing the history of the Linen Industry in Lisburn which formed part of An Evening of Christmas Music and Reflections in the Island Civic Centre as part of Fort Hill College's 50th Anniversary Celebrations in 2008 Photo: NIWD

15. Take a look at some Star archive photos of young people in Lisburn celebrating Christmas
Alice Gault, Katie Walsh, Niamh Casey, Megan Patterson and Jade Lyness spiced up the Christmas concert at St Joseph's Primary School, Lisburn, in 2008 with a fine performance featuring some of the famous girl-band's well known hits. Photo: NIWD

16. Take a look at some Star archive photos of young people in Lisburn celebrating Christmas
Rebecca Foulsham, Jeremy McIlwee, David McNally and Philip Mulholland performed at the Christmas concert at St Joseph's Primary School, Lisburn in 2008 Photo: NIWD

