A number of little ones were born on December 25, bringing extra festive joy to their families this year.
Here are some of the adorable newborns who will now share their birthday with Christmas Day.
5. Christmas Day babies
Rosie Coles from Bangor with her new born baby Violet Roberta Moses who was born at 8.45am on Christmas Day in the Maternity Unit of the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald pictured with nurses Carolyn Hutton and Adele Mageean. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
6. Christmas Day babies
Mum Sinead Brennan from Belfast and dad Stephen McKeever with baby Maddie McKeever born on Christmas Day at the Maternity Unit of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, weighing 7lbs 2 oz. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
7. Christmas Day babies
Baby Maddie McKeever born on Christmas Day at the Maternity Unit of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
8. Christmas Day babies
Mum Brogan Fox and dad Matthew Murphy with baby Arlow Fox born 00.55 on Christmas Day at the Maternity Unit of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, weighing 8lbs 3oz. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye