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A blast from the past! 1955 photo shows Attard Primary School pupils during the Christmas play
Can you recognise anyone?

Emma Galea

Christmas festivities, concerts and other events are currently in full swing as we’re just a few days away from Christmas day!

In lieu of the current festive season, the National Archives took to social media to share a sweet photo of Christmas from 70 years ago.

The photo shows the Christmas play that was performed by the students of the Attard primary school all the way back in 1955.

The children can be seen in a variety of costumes as they act out the nativity as their parents watch.

22nd December 2025


Emma Galea
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Emma Galea
Emma is a Gozitan writer who loves all things related to English literature and history. When not busy studying or writing you will either find her immersed in a fictional book or at the cinema trying to watch as many films as she possibly can!

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