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Do you remember taking part in Nativity plays? See our nostalgic gallery
Pupils performing in the St Mary's Primary School, Hadleigh, Nativity play entitled Are We Nearly There Yet?, in 2005 - Credit: Jerry Turner/Archant
Nativity plays are one of the most magical parts of Christmas, giving memories to treasure for a lifetime.
Loads of smiles from the children at the Small World kindergarten's Nativity play in Ipswich in 1998 - Credit: Archant
There's nothing quite like seeing the youngest members of your family dressing up to re-create the Christmas story, whatever role they are playing.
Children from the Green Wellie Nursery at Barrow on stage for their nativity play in December 1995 - Credit: Archant
Some plays take a traditional approach, while other productions are updated, but all have the same excitement for children and audience alike.
Woolpit Primary School's nativity play in December 1990 - Credit: Archant
Today we are looking back at a selection of Nativities staged over the years around Suffolk by primary schools, playgroups and kindergartens.
Rushmere Hall School's nativity play in Ipswich in December 1995 - Credit: Archant
Do you recognise someone you know, or even yourself as a youngster? And do you still remember your lines or the songs you sang as a child in your school or community group's Nativity play?
Cookley and Walpole Primary School's Nativity play in December 1998 - Credit: Archant
Email your memories to judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk
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Horringer Sunday school's nativity play in December 1979 - Credit: Archant
The Humpty Dumpty playgroup Nativity play at Kesgrave Community Centre in 2002 - Credit: Archant
Elmsett School's Nativity play held in the village church, in December 1993 - Credit: Archant
Nativity competition winners at Whatfield School in December 1976 - Credit: Archant
