Looking forward to the Lisburn Cathedral Christmas tree festival in 2013 are children from St Josephs Primary School, and the Cathedral Mums and Tots group, with organisers Martie Kennedy, Margaret Fullerton, Jill Lester, Cathedral Vicar Simon Genoe and Rector Sam Wright

placeholder image — Looking forward to the Lisburn Cathedral Christmas tree festival in 2013 are children from St Josephs Primary School, and the Cathedral Mums and Tots group, with organisers Martie Kennedy, Margaret Fullerton, Jill Lester, Cathedral Vicar Simon Genoe and Rector Sam Wright

Take a look at some photos from the Star archive of children from Lisburn celebrating Christmas over the years

By Julie-Ann Spence

Published 18th Dec 2024, 15:19 GMT

Over the years children across Lisburn have always been excited to celebrate Christmas in the city.

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.

Olivia Kelly, Sophie Grimley, Kyla Mullen and Gemma Campbell from Miss Mackle's P2 class at St. Joseph's P.S. Lisburn in 2006. The class performed The Singing Robin as part of The Christmas Concert when each class in the school presented an act to entertain parents

17. Take a look at some Star archive photos of young people in Lisburn celebrating Christmas

Olivia Kelly, Sophie Grimley, Kyla Mullen and Gemma Campbell from Miss Mackle's P2 class at St. Joseph's P.S. Lisburn in 2006. The class performed The Singing Robin as part of The Christmas Concert when each class in the school presented an act to entertain parents Photo: NIWD