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.
17. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton
Portsmouth FC manager John Mousinho and his children. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-64) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
18. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton
Rev Canon Bob White lights Christingles for the children. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-63) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
19. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton
Panto stars cast spells in the telling of the story of the meaning of Christmas. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-62) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
20. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton
Rev Canon Bob White tells the story of the meaning of Christmas The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-60) Photo: Chris Moorhouse