WITH Christmas only two days away, the country is abuzz with preparations for the December 25 holiday.

Vibrant crèche displays, parang,  Christmas-themed sweaters and of course shopping for gifts for loved ones are just some of the many ways people are choosing to embrace the season.

Newsday photographers Ayanna Kinsale, Angelo Marcelle and Faith Ayoung captured these images showing different manifestations of the Christmas spirit in Trinidad and Tobago.

[caption id="attachment_1128344" align="alignnone" width="1024"] This colourful crèche at Archbishop’s House, Maraval Road, Port of Spain is sure to draw attention this Christmas season. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1128343" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The creche at Hayes Court, Maraval Road, Port of Spain depicting the three wise men who brought who brought gifts for baby Jesus as he lay in a manger - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1128342" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The crèche at Hayes Court, Maraval Road, Port of Spain brings to life the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1128341" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The crèche at the All Saints Anglican Church, Queen's Park West, Port of Spain, on December 20. A crèche, also called a nativity scene, brings to life the Christmas story that celebrates the birth of Christ. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1128340" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Siblings Danika Dauphin, and Ayden Allan were feeling the Christmas spirit in their holiday-themed sweaters at The Falls, Westmall, Westmoorings. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1128339" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Alyssa Ramkissoon, ten, with the gingerbread man at The Falls, Westmall, Westmoorings. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale`[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1128346" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Kayra Lewis reaches for a white star on top of a Christmas tree while checking for ornaments at R&C Wholesale Trading Store, Prince Street, Port of Spain, on December 6. - Photo by Faith Ayoung[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1128347" align="alignnone" width="1009"] Aiden Woodley, four, shows off his Little Lamb Preschool class party Christmas present with his mother Rasheeda Williams on Prince Street, Port of Spain. - Photo by Faith Ayoung[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1128348" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aiden Woodley, four, proudly shows off his Little Lamb Preschool class party Christmas present. - Photo by Faith Ayoung[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1128349" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Miracle, nine, Nautica, eight, and Asia Williams, five,, looked pretty in their matching striped outfits as they went Christmas shopping with their mother on Prince Street, Port of Spain on December 6. - Photo by Faith Ayoung[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1128350" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Adrian Thomas guides his children, Dominique, four, Zoe, five, an