CHRISTMAS is an exciting time for a child.
As well as looking forward to a day of opening presents many children also take part in school play's at this time of year.
The beloved Nativity is as beloved today as it has always been.
However it is up to the creative teachers to ensure every child has their chance in the limelight by casting rather more roles than included in the original telling of the story.
This has made for some memorable productions over the years.
Of course the ongoing public health crisis means Christmas plays will more than likely be scrapped for a second year.
With that in mind the County Times becomes the Ghost of Christmas past and shares 12 pictures from plays of the past from across Powys.
Recognise any familiar faces? Tag them and let them know.
Middletown Village Hall Committee organised a childrens Panto/ Nursery Rhymes to raise funds for the village hall and children's christmas party. Do you know the year?
Cylch Feithrin Y Drenewydd Christmas Party.
Children from St Mary's Primary school singing one of the songs from their Christmas concert. Do you know the year?
Caersws Primary School Christmas Concert. Do you know the year?
Guilsfield Playgroup Christmas Party in 2002.
St Idloes Church, Llanidloes Mother & Toddler Group's Christmas Party. Do you know the year?
Churchstoke Primary School Christmas concert stars Harry Roberts, Jack Morris, Kyle Burkitt, Daisy Evans and Abigail Bloor. Do you know the year?
Sarn Church of England Primary School's Christmas musical. Do you know the year?
Some of the children of Ysgol Rhiw Bechan's junior classes with Santa during their Christmas party. Do you know the year?
Pre-school and playgroup children from Kerry had their Christmas party and a visit from Santa. Do you know the year?
Ysgol Gynradd, Machynlleth Christmas Party. Do you know the year?
Ardwyn Infants and Nursery School, Welshpool Christmas Concert, The Nativity Party. Do you know the year?
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