51 adorable pictures of babies enjoying their first Christmas in Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey

As the song goes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – and it’s even more wonderful with a little one in tow!

For parents who have welcomed a new addition in the last year, their baby’s first Christmas is often a joyous milestone.

We asked parents to send in pictures of their babies enjoying their first Christmas in their best festive attire – and we were overwhelmed by the response.

Here are 51 babies celebrating their first Christmas in Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey. They’re sure to make you smile!

41. Baby's first Christmas

Lara, 8 months. Photo: Philip Carol Bartley

42. Baby's first Christmas

A lovely Rudolph-inspired outfit. Photo: Amber Desanti

43. Baby's first Christmas

First Christmas for this little one. Photo: Kirsty Nelson

44. Baby's first Christmas

Little Oscar with Santa. Photo: Jessica McCullough

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