Okay, lockdown may have restricted our hopes of festive performances in the schools of South Tyneside this year.
But at least we have a huge catalogue of Shields Gazette archive photos to fall back on from Nativities in years gone by.
So take a look at these oh so festive reminders from 2013 and 2014 and see if you can spot someone you know.

9. A delightful reminder from Dene House
Pupils from Dene House Primary School at their Nativity play in 2012. Photo: FRANK REID

10. Brilliant at Barnard Grove Primary
Do you recognise any of the cast of the Barnard Grove Primary School Nativity play in 2012? Photo: FRANK REID

11. Super at Seaton Holy Trinity
The cast from the Seaton Holy Trinity Primary School Nativity play. Have you spotted someone you know? Photo: FRANK REID

12. Share your memories
We hope these scenes brought back great memories. If they did, email [email protected] and tell us more. Photo: hm

