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!

25. Baby's first Christmas

Aidan (6 months). Photo: Cara Traynor

26. Baby's first Christmas

Max (3 months). Photo: Lauren Nicholl

27. Baby's first Christmas

6 month old Tom. Photo: Paula L McConnell

28. Baby's first Christmas

A full Santa outfit for this little one. Photo: Tracy Burnsy Colgan

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