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.
33. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church
School choir. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-43) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
34. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church
School choir. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-42) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
35. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church
School choir. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-34) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
36. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church
Portsmouth FC manager John Mousinho and his family. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-26) Photo: Chris Moorhouse