School halls have been packed with proud parents watching their angels and shining stars in the nativity performance.

See our gallery as the little ones get into costume for the festive spectacular.

Please note: The photos were taken by the schools and submitted to the Guardian Series.

This year we feature photos from:

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Downsell Primary School

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Epping Primary School

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

High Ongar Primary School

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Lambourne Primary School

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Matching Green C of E Primary School

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St Joseph's Infants School

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

The White Bridge Primary School

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Theydon Bois Primary School