A number of little ones were born on December 25, bringing extra festive joy this year.
Here are some of the beautiful babies who were welcomed into the world on Christmas Day in Northern Ireland.
5. Christmas baby
Mum Natalie Tosh pictured with her new boy born on Christmas Day at 4.44am, weighing 6lbs 8oz at the Ulster Hospital Maternity. Photo: Arthur Allison / Pacemaker Press
6. Christmas baby
Baby Eleanor (6lb 2oz) born at 6.36am with mum Sarah Coyle and maternity support worker Leanne Wilson and midwife India Hanna at the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald on Christmas morning. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
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