The annual carol service returned at St Mary's Church, Fratton Road, with appearances from Pompey manager John Mousinho, New Theatre Royal panto stars and Pompey mascot Nelson.
See our gallery of the festive occasion.
13. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton
Congregation with Christingles. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-69) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
14. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton
School choir with Christingles. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-68) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
15. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton
Panto stars with their Christingles. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-65) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
16. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton
School choir with Christingles. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-66) Photo: Chris Moorhouse