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.

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

13. St Thomas', Boston

And a third photo St Thomas'. Photo: Boston Standard

14. Swineshead

Youngsters from Swineshead playgroup staged a traditional nativity play at the village youth club in 1997. Photo: Boston Standard

15. William Lovell, Stickney

Ebenezer Scrooge was given a modern day twist when William Lovell School pupils performed a rock musical version of it in 1997. Photo: Boston Standard

16. William Lovell, Stickney

Another photograph from William Lovell's Christmas production of 1997. Photo: Boston Standard