It's the 2,000-year-old tale chronicling the birth of Jesus Christ - played out each year by schoolchildren, often with the odd modern twist!
Don't miss The Daily Echo's eight page nativity picture special out today- Friday December 13, capturing magical moments from this year's festive productions in 20 Southampton and Hampshire schools.
Hundreds of youngsters from across the region are seen proudly performing their take on the traditional tale in a series of super snaps.
More nativities will feature in the Echo on December 20 - schools can still submit pictures to lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk
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