More images of Christmases past as captured by Mid-Devon Advertiser, Teignmouth Post and Dawlish Gazette photographers from across the decades.
The cast of Highweek Primary School's Christmas play from December 1981 (MDA)
Ogwell Playgroup's nativity from 1993 featured a real donkey, pictured here with Luke Hickie as Joseph and Lucy Houghton as Mary (MDA)
Kingsteignton Playgroup's Christmas party from December 1975 (MDA)
The cast of Ashburton Primary School's pantomime line up for the camera in December 1977 (MDA)