Christmas

Characters:

Narrator,                                  1^st shepherd,

Mary,                                       2^nd shepherd,

Joseph,                                    3^rd shepherd

Angel,

 

Scene I

Narrator: Why do we celebrate Christmas? Don't you know? Then listen to the story of an ordinary carpenter from Nazareth, who was fated to become the greatest person in the history of Mankind.

The Bible says: "And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was set from

God into a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph of the house of

David; and the virgin's name was Mary". (Luke 1:26,27) (Angel and Mary appear on the stage.) Angel:    Mary, the Lord is with you. You are blessed among women. Don't be

afraid, Mary. You have found favour with God: you'll give a birth to a

son and call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the

Highest. There will be no end of his kingdom. Mary:    I'm an ordinary woman. How can it be? I even haven't seen a man. Angel:   The Holy Ghost will come upon you and the power of the Highest will

overshadow you, therefore that holy thing which will be born of you will

be called the Son of God. Mary:   "Be it unto me according to thy word..." (Luke 1:38)

 

Scene II

Narrator: Times went on and the day of Mary's childbirth was coming. And in those days "there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city". (Luke 2:1,3) (Joseph and Mary appear on the stage.) And Joseph and Mary also went from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth to Judeah to the city of David called Bethlehem "to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child". (Luke 2:5) Mary:    Oh! I'm so tired. I can't move any more.There is no room for us in the

inns. But my poor child, only you gives me power. Joseph: Look, Mary! There is an old stable under the trees. Let's go there. Mary:    Joseph, don't! You see, birds have made a nest on it. If we come in they

will make a noise and the guides will find us out Joseph: Don't be afraid. Rely on God's will and He will not leave us. Believe in our God and He'll reward you.

(They came into the stable.) 1

Narrator: "And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in a swadling clothes, and laid him in a manger". (Luke 2:7)

 

Scene III (Shepherds are sitting by the fire.) Narrator: "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field

keeping watch over their flock by night". (Luke 2:8) 1^st shepherd: You know Ceasar Augustus decreed a tax. Everyone should be taxed

in the city where he was born. 2^nd shepherd: Now I understand why there are so many people in the city. All the

inns are overcrowded. 3^rd shepherd: They say, King Hirod is looking for a baby and is going to kill him.

He has already killed many babies. 1^st shepherd: He is a beast!

2^nd shepherd: The matter is that everybody is waiting an unusual baby... The

Savior... King of kings! 3^rd shepherd: Silence! What is it?

(A song "Angels We Have Heard on High.) Angel:   Don't be afraid. I bring you good tidings of great joy, which will be to all

people.

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Crist the Lord". (Luke 2:11) 1^st shepherd: Glory to God in the Highest! 2^nd shepherd: And on Earth peace. 3^rd shepherd: Good will toward men. 1^st shepherd: Let's go and find the baby.

(The shepherds come to the stable and kneel to the baby.) 2^nd shepherd: How small and defenceless he is! 3^rd shepherd: But look! The countenance on Him! In's a miracle! 3^rd shepherd: He is God and the Lord of all!

(All the actors stand up and come to a proscenium.) 1^st shepherd: The stars in the heavens

Look down where he lay, 2^nd shepherd:The little Lord Jesus,

Asleep on the hay.
Mary:               Oh, morning star!

Proclaim the holy birth Joseph:      And praises sing to God the King. Everybody: And peace to men on earth!

Narrator: Jesus Crist was born. Then He grew older, suffered and was crucified for our sins. That's why all Christians celebrate his birthday. It's a great holiday. Merry Christmas to you!

Everybody: Merry Christmas to you!