RETRO: Boston-area schools celebrate Christmas with nativity plays and more in 1997 (GALLERY)

Here are a selection of photographs from the Boston Standard’s archives showing how youngsters in the area marked the festive season in 1997.

By David Seymour

Published 3rd Jan 2023, 16:01 BST

Updated 3rd Jan 2023, 16:27 BST

Can you spot a familiar face among the nativity plays and other seasonal celebrations?

1. Butterwick Primary

Butterwick Primary School staged Aladdin as part of its Christmas celebrations in 1997. Photo: Boston Standard

Youngsters at the Butterwick Primary School annual Christmas production in 1997. Photo: Boston Standard

Boston Library welcomed Year Six pupils from Carlton Road Primary School in December 1997 to perform a selection of carols. Photo: Boston Standard

New Leake School performed its take on the nativity tale in Midville Church in 1997. Photo: Boston Standard