CHRISTMAS is always a time to cherish, but it's extra-special for families who have welcomed new babies this year, and who will be celebrating with their new arrival for the very first time.

We asked you to send in pictures of your babies celebrating their first Christmas - and the response was incredible.

See below for just some of the pictures we got sent.

We'll have plenty more pictures over the coming days, so watch this space!

South Wales Argus: Elijah Jones-Hardy, of Caldicot

Elijah Jones-Hardy, of Caldicot

South Wales Argus: Baby Kobi ,10 weeks old, of Newport

Baby Kobi ,10 weeks old, of Newport

South Wales Argus: Joshua Robert Lauder, who was born in September

Joshua Robert Lauder, who was born in September

South Wales Argus: Cohen James Cox, of Blackwood

Cohen James Cox (and friend), of Blackwood

South Wales Argus: Theo Sharp, of Nelson

Theo Sharp, of Nelson

South Wales Argus: Ellis Maisey celebrating his first Christmas at three months old

Ellis Maisey celebrating his first Christmas at three months old

South Wales Argus: Griffyn Brill, eight months, of Newbridge, getting ready for his first Christmas

Griffyn Brill, eight months, of Newbridge, getting ready for his first Christmas

South Wales Argus: Connell James Pearce, of Pontypool, was born on December 5, 2023

Connell James Pearce, of Pontypool, was born on December 5, 2023

South Wales Argus: Isla,of Newport, aged six months

Isla, of Newport, aged six months

South Wales Argus: James-Ronald with his mum Margaret-Anne Mackenzie and his dad Kyle Bunce

James-Ronald with his mum Margaret-Anne Mackenzie and his dad Kyle Bunce

South Wales Argus: Elodie Kelly Batt, three months old, of Newport

Elodie Kelly Batt, three months old, of Newport

South Wales Argus: Pearl, of Pontllanfraith, meeting Santa Claus

Pearl, of Pontllanfraith, meeting Santa Claus

South Wales Argus: Teddy Watts, four months,of Newport

Teddy Watts, four months, of Newport

South Wales Argus: Baby Charlie, of Cwmbran

Baby Charlie, of Cwmbran

South Wales Argus: Indie's first Christmas

Indie's first Christmas

South Wales Argus: Caleb Morgan-Evans, Cae Morgan-Evans, and baby Molly Morgan-Evans, of Abertillery

Caleb Morgan-Evans, Cae Morgan-Evans, and baby Molly Morgan-Evans, of Abertillery

South Wales Argus: Elsie-Louise Williams, aged nine weeks, of Newport

Elsie-Louise Williams, aged nine weeks, of Newport

South Wales Argus: Tommy's first Christmas photoshoot. He is from Pontypool

Tommy's first Christmas photoshoot. He is from Pontypool

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Hudson Thomas Rees, of Blaenavon, aged seven months