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.

County Times: Middletown Village Hall Committee have organised a childrens Panto/ Nursery Rhymes to raise funds for the village hall and childrens christmas party. The Nursery Rhymes are on the 13th and 20th April at 7pm at the Middletown Village Hall. pic is L-R

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?

County Times: Cylch Feithrin Y Drenewydd Christmas Party last Thursday 12th December 2002. We do Ti a Fi Monday Mornings and Thursday afternoons. Cylch runs Tuesday- Friday 9am-11.30am for more details contact Cylch on 01686 625 001

Cylch Feithrin Y Drenewydd Christmas Party.

County Times: Children from St Marys Primary school singing one of the songs from their christmas concert "It's a party"

Children from St Mary's Primary school singing one of the songs from their Christmas concert. Do you know the year?

County Times: Caersws Primary School, Xmas Concert. A Victorian Christmas Party by the Junior Children.

Caersws Primary School Christmas Concert. Do you know the year?

County Times: Guilsfield Playgroup Christmas Party was held last Friday 20th December 2002 at the Old School Guilsfield. pic are the Children with Santa.

Guilsfield Playgroup Christmas Party in 2002.

County Times: St Idloes Church, Llanidloes; Mother & Toddler Group Pic Santa giving out his presents to the toddlers the group would like to thank 'Awards For All Wales' for the recent grant they awarded of ?1,594, to be used for new toys, crafts and

St Idloes Church, Llanidloes Mother & Toddler Group's Christmas Party. Do you know the year?

County Times: Churchstoke Primary School. Infants Christmas concert "Its a Party" pic back l-r Harry Roberts(5), Jack Morris(5) and Kyle Burkitt(6) front l-r Daisy Evans(5) and Abigail Bloor(5)

Churchstoke Primary School Christmas concert stars Harry Roberts, Jack Morris, Kyle Burkitt, Daisy Evans and Abigail Bloor. Do you know the year?

County Times: Seen here are the cast from Sarn Church of England Primary school's christmas musical called "It's a party".CD546a

Sarn Church of England Primary School's Christmas musical. Do you know the year?

County Times: Some of the children of Ysgol Rhiw Bechan's junior classes seen here with Santa during their Christmas party. CD579b

Some of the children of Ysgol Rhiw Bechan's junior classes with Santa during their Christmas party. Do you know the year?

County Times: Pre-school and playgroup children from Kerry had their christmas party recently, and a visit from santa who gave them all presents. Seen here are Santa, children and some of the parents. CD574

Pre-school and playgroup children from Kerry had their Christmas party and a visit from Santa. Do you know the year?

County Times: Ysgol Gynradd, Machynlleth Pic Pupils Christmas Party

Ysgol Gynradd, Machynlleth Christmas Party. Do you know the year?

County Times: Ardwyn Infants and Nursery School, Welshpool Christmas Concert, The Nativity Party.

Ardwyn Infants and Nursery School, Welshpool Christmas Concert, The Nativity Party. Do you know the year?