PHOTOS: School nativities from Southampton and Hampshire

Parents and children alike took delight in enjoying the telling of the story of the birth of Jesus and the Daily Echo has published memorable moments from nativities, both traditional and alternative.

Team Ladybirds and Team Bumblebees were the stars of the stage during theHordle CE (VA) Primary School foundation stage nativity (Image: Hordle CE (VA) Primary Schoo)

Here’s our gallery of little ones during their star turn on stage. The pictures previously appeared in our eight page nativities special in the Daily Echo on Friday and in several special features pages since.

Hundreds of youngsters from across the region are seen proudly performing their take on the traditional tale in a series of super snaps.

Pre-Prep pupils at King Edward VI Preparatory School perform ‘Boogie Woogie Nativity’ (Image: KES Prep)