Scenario for a children's Christmas performance “a story told by an angel” (based on a story by Max Lucado). Christmas story (script) Everyone performs the troparion
Actors: journalist, waitress, angel girl, archangel.
Scenery: table, chairs, dishes, mobile phone, Bible, radio.
Review: An atheist journalist, unexpectedly for himself, begins to read the Bible and, as a result, changes his views on life.
His wife and the Heavenly Forces are incredibly happy about these changes.
Nikitov Church, Gorlovka, Ukraine
10 minutes
usefully
Reading time:
10 minutes
Preparation time:
4 hours
i.Concentration:
2400%
Scene 1
Cafe. A girl is sitting in the background [angel]. The radio is playing. A journalist enters a cafe, sits down and reads a newspaper.
Journalist:“Merry Christmas”... Complete nonsense! Komsomolskaya Pravda congratulates you on this pseudo religious holiday.
Radio: Dear radio listeners, we wish you a Merry Christmas and wish... [etc.]
AND: It feels like the radio is staffed by parrots who only know how to repeat [grimacing]“Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas...” There is no God - He does not exist. He wasn't born, so there's no Christmas! And if religious fanatics believe in this nonsense, let them celebrate their Christmas somewhere in the wilderness so as not to disturb anyone. Let them worship their idols there. And for normal people there is a normal holiday - New Year!
Waitress: What will you eat?
AND: What do you recommend?
ABOUT: Our signature dish, there are currently Christmas discounts on it.
AND: Oh no, again?..
ABOUT: But, discounts on this dish for the first time, in honor of Christmas...
AND: Yes, there is no Christmas! There is no God! I’m telling you this, a dark, downtrodden girl, I am a correspondent for the country’s leading newspaper! Do you know what our circulation is?!
ABOUT: Will you order a signature dish?
AND: No, on principle.
ABOUT: What will you do?
AND: What do you have?
ABOUT: The menu is in front of you.
AND: This, this and this. And quickly...
ABOUT: Wait [leaves]
AND: [thinks] How can we prove to these misguided people that there is no God? What if we devote an article to this issue... the title one... on the eve of Christmas... There is no God, which means there is no Christmas, which means...
Angel Girl: Hello. I accidentally heard that you are a correspondent for the leading newspaper in the country...
AND: Lead correspondent...
D: Oh, how interesting! Aren't you the one who wrote this wonderful article about Christmas?
AND: No! I…
D: Or maybe this article about how Christmas is celebrated in different countries?
AND: I don't write small notes. I…
D: But didn’t you write about Jesus Christ here?
AND: I don’t write this and I don’t advise you to read any nonsense from unreliable newspapers. Look at me, I'm an educated person. There is no god.
D: Why not? Where is He?
AND: It doesn't exist at all.
D: You think so?
AND: I'm sure.
D: Who then created the Earth and people?
AND: The Earth appeared from the void as a result of the Explosion, and people descended from monkeys.
D: How? Am I really from the monkeys?
AND: You? Hmm, doesn't seem like it. I definitely enjoy our discussion. You know what, come see me tomorrow for a cup of coffee, I’ll interview you for the newspaper. If only you knew what our circulation is. Here is my address. Can you do it at fourteen zero-zero?
D: I can. I'll definitely come.
AND: I'll be looking forward to it.
The girl leaves...
AND: It will be a pleasant conversation. Okay, time for fun, now work. [phone call]. Darling, hello. I’m on business... wait, I’ll wash it in the evening... I’ll take it out tomorrow... I’ll definitely do it. Honey, I’m calling you not as my wife, but as my editor-in-chief. I have an interesting idea: to publish an article for Christmas about the fact that there is no God, therefore there is no Christmas either. What do you think? We will not celebrate Christmas in any way, because there is no Christmas... Listen, if you don’t accept my article, then you will hang your cornice yourself... Same thing. Yes, I’m just about to eat, and then I immediately run to collect material. By the way, what are you doing tomorrow afternoon? You're leaving on a business trip before Christmas. Great! No, I just wanted to ask you not to bother me, I’ll be busy…. article... kiss... bye.
ABOUT: [brings empty dishes] Please….
AND: What is this?
ABOUT: Your order.
AND: Where's the food?..
ABOUT: Wait a little, she will now appear from the void as a result of an explosion of your emotions, right after you turn from a monkey into a human...
AND: Are you kidding me?
ABOUT: No, I'm trying to implement your theory.
AND: Ah well! Yes, I will write such an article about you in the newspaper that you will regret it. I'll kill you with my circulation [leaves].
Scene 2
Heaven. Department for combating irreligion. An archangel sits at the main table. There's a knock on the door.
Archangel: come in.
D: [enters as an Angel] Here is the material I collected on the journalist’s case.
A: I know this matter almost by heart.
D: So what do you say?
A: In my opinion, this is a hopeless guy.
D: What do you mean, I’m sure you can help him!
A: Maybe. But in our department for combating godlessness there are no such experienced specialists. Everyone is rushing to the department of interfaith conflicts. It’s easy to make a career there now...
D: If you allow, I can take up this matter.
A: Believe me, you can't do it.
D: For me, yes, but with God’s help, I’ll probably still try.
A: You don't have enough wisdom...
D: I will ask God, fortunately, He has plenty of it.
A: Do you have enough patience and endurance?
D: Mine is definitely not enough, but God has plenty of it.
A: Well, get on with this journalist.
D: May I begin?
A: I allow it.
D: Eat! [gets ready to leave]
A: Wait. Get your service weapon [gives Bible]. This is the official blessing: seal, signature, everything as it should be. And the travel document - mark it with God. This is where the Father, Son and Holy Spirit must sign.
D: Three signatures are clear.
A: They sign with one signature.
D: Understood.
A: Good luck in our difficult task.
D: With God blessing!
A: With God blessing!
Scene 3
Journalist's apartment. The owner is sorting through things on the table. An angel enters the room [young woman].
D: Good afternoon.
AND: Oh... how did you get in? I locked the door with a key!?
D: And I flew through the window... [smiles]
AND: And you have a good sense of humor.
D: Shall we get started?
AND: Where do we start?
D: So you are saying that there is no God?
AND: Oh yes, there is no God...
D: And the Earth appeared on its own?
AND: Would you like some wine?
D: I won't refuse.
They drink.
D: So, she herself?..
AND: Yes, from the void. Strange, it seems the wine has evaporated, just like the juice...
D: Where did you get the idea that the Earth appeared from the void?
AND: This is what scientists assume - Mendeleev, in my opinion. Vodka?
D: Just a little bit...
They drink.
D: So, based on the assumptions of scientists, are you going to prove to me that there is no God?
AND: What is this!.. Don’t you feel it? They poured plain water into a bottle of elite pepper - this is a scandal!
D: Excuse me, so, based on other people's opinions, you want to say that I am in the past... a monkey?
AND: No... you are not. Frankly, I have rarely met such beautiful women... you are more like an angel...
D: You guessed it...an anti-atheism agent....
AND: Nice joke... What should I do to win your favor?
D: Have you read the Bible?
AND: Bible? No, of course not…
D: Well, then, here's the Bible - read it before Christmas!
AND: For what?..
D: Well, you asked how to gain my favor? Be sure to read it, perhaps then our conversation will move into a closer direction!..
AND: Are you feeding my hope?
D: Well, everything is in your hands... [leaves]
AND: What already?
D: Bible… [extends] And, see you later...
AND: The door is there...
D: I feel more comfortable through the window...
AND: I like your jokes [turns away to pour himself another glass of wine] You, I repeat, are an amazing woman and damn... no, angelically beautiful... [turns] You're a girl?.. [perplexed about her disappearance] If it weren’t for this Bible, I would have thought that this was some kind of dream, honestly…. Being…
Scene 4
Corridor of the department for combating irreligion. The Archangel oils his wings. An angel girl runs past.
A: I haven't seen you for a hundred years!
D: Didn't understand?
A: Rise from Earth to Heaven. I say good afternoon to you!
D: Sorry, I was daydreaming. Kind.
A: What stage is the journalist's case at?
D: I just wanted to visit him today. Scripture works... like rain on dry ground....
A: It's a double-edged sword, that's for sure.
D: Perhaps tomorrow I will present a report on the work done and the results achieved.
A: I love reports – I look forward to them!
D: See you.
A: See you.
Scene 5
Journalist's apartment. A man is sleeping with a Bible in his hands. An angel girl enters.
D: Are you sleeping now? Wake up!
AND: Ahh! Who is there?
D: It's me.
AND: You?.. And how, excuse me, did you get...
D: Well, have you read the Bible?
AND: You know, I studied this amazing book and didn’t sleep for three days. I read and read... at first I got confused, but then... then I came to the conclusion that...
D: You don’t have to continue, I understand everything...
AND: Yes... and I, it seems, understood everything too....
D: Wonderful! Then I have to go!
AND: Your unpredictability drives me crazy!..
D: Now everything is definitely in order with your mind...
AND: [jokes] Window to the right...
D: Thank you, I'm through the wall... [disappears from stage]
AND: What is this? Sleep?.. Am I dreaming?.. What date is it today? Oh no, the article... I completely forgot about the article!
Calling on the phone...
AND: Dear?.. No, I haven’t washed it yet... I’ll definitely take it out... of course I’ll put it away... in fact, I’m calling about the article. I’ve been working on one material all this time and came to the conclusion that there is no God... the kind of god I imagined Him to be before - a dead idol, an empty image.
There is a living God... and tomorrow, it seems, is the Nativity of His Son.... No, I didn’t have time to write all this…. You wrote?.. But how?.. Maybe we can put things aside and celebrate Christmas together?
Editing and revision: Privalov I.
Intro music plays. The screen saver “The Story Told by an Angel” appears on the screen.
Cheerful music is playing. Children run out onto the stage.
The music changes to dance music. On the screen are the streets where children play. Snowflakes are falling from the sky. Snow-covered trees, houses,...
DANCE "Snow in the Sky". Children play in the snow.
The lights go out. The children run away.
The stage area is an attic with things andantique furniture. There is a chest in the attic containing symbolsChristmas. In the background there is a screen (shadow theater that turns onof necessity).
The music sounds like a fairy tale. Stage areadarkened. Children come out onto the playground, lighting their way with a lamp.They look around.
NASTYA. Look, this is a real attic.
ANGELICA. There are so many interesting things here...
VASYA. Let's see what's stored here?
SASHA. I suggest you play first! Who's in hide and seek?
NASTYA. Then it's better to go blind man's buff?
ALL. Let's!
What are you standing on?
On Bridge!
What are you drinking?
Look for us for three years!
Sasha searches for children by clapping and accidentally comes across a large chest.
SASHA. Found! Oh, what is this?
Look how big the chest is! Help me turn it around.
VASYA. I wonder what's there?
NASTYA. Let's quickly open it and find out?
VASYA. Let me open it.
SASHA. No, me!
ANGELICA. No need to argue, let's do it together, on the count of three. One two Three!
Children open the lid of the chest. They look inside it.
SASHA. Look, this is a real spyglass! That's great.
VASYA. Let us see.
Children look into the pipe.
ANGELICA. And this, this is... a star
NASTYA. A regular old Christmas tree star.
VASYA. Oh, these are some kind of wings...
NASTYA. Probably fairy wings?
SASHA. Or a big bird?
ANGELICA. No, these wings look like angels. Only angels can have such beautiful wings! Does this all remind me of something?...
NASTYA. Listen, let's play a fairy tale?
VASYA. What fairy tale?
NASTYA. Into a fairy tale….now we’ll come up with a fairy tale ourselves.
SASHA. A fairy tale that will happen right now...for Christmas.
ANGELICA. And nothing is impossible at Christmas! After all, miracles happen all the time! Miracles happen all the time!
ALL. Let's!
NASTYA. So, once upon a time there lived...
SASHA. Why did there once live...?
ANGELICA. That's just how fairy tales usually begin.
NASTYA. Once upon a time there was a small…..box, Christmas tree, shoe, toy, candy, steering wheel, bench…
ANGELICA. GIRL
VASYA. Girl?
ANGELICA. Yes, girl.
NASTYA. How old was she?
ANGELICA. As old as we are... And she had a family, mom and dad. They loved her very much. Parents loved to give gifts to their daughter. People often came to visit the house and also brought gifts. The girl loved when they gave gifts... But only to her... The girl loved when they played... But only with her... And she also loved only herself... and no one around. And just like that, one day she was left all alone. No one wanted to give her gifts, write letters, or come to visit her. Even the parents were very upset. And this made her feel very sad and lonely! What to do? We need to help the girl somehow... But how? Let's look in the chest, what else is there?
The children look into the chests and take out the Bible. On the screena projection of the Bible appears. Children blow dust off the cover and openher. On the screen is a projection of page turning.
What a big book... What is this? There should be a title here. Oh yes, of course, it's the Bible. Bible?
I heard something about it... The Bible... it's a very complex book...
Guys, I know. They told me about it in Sunday school. The Bible is the greatest of all books in the world! This is the Word given to us by God.
So what's in this Bible?
Let's take a look? Open up!
How many pages and pictures...
I came up with an idea, now we will open the story of Christmas
Yes, because today is Christmas
So what, an ordinary holiday...what's so special about it...everyone knows that Jesus Christ was born and so what?
Many people don't believe in Christmas and don't know that Jesus was born for them! In order to save them!
Look, there's an angel here! And Angels are not a fairy tale! The Bible tells us that Angels are sent by God to earth to serve people!
A man in white approaches the children with wings behind his back. This is the angel Gabriel.
GIRL. Angel!.. How wonderful that you came to us! We are celebrating the Birthday of Jesus, you came just in time because you have a lot to tell us!
GABRIEL. Yes, the birth of the Son of God on earth is the most beautiful event in the entire history of mankind! Hosts of God's Angels looked at the tiny baby and sang praises to God! I will never forget this joyful feeling!
CHILDREN: Tell us about this event! Please!
GABRIEL. Fine! Listen! It all started long before the birth of Jesus Christ. One day the Lord called me to Himself and I came.
GOD. Gabriel!
GABRIEL. Yes, my Lord!
GOD. The greatest work awaits you! The time is coming when my Son will go to earth to accomplish the work of salvation. He will save people from sin. My Son will take evil hearts and give people good hearts capable of love.
GABRIEL. Great, maybe we should organize a parade? Yes, exactly the parade! Let's have a huge parade! Let's take flags, huge balls! Let's organize a choir into two legions of angels!
GOD. No, Gabriel, we will make His coming without much pomp.
GABRIEL. Okay, you can do it without the balls...
GOD. Angels are possible, but everything else is not. We need to think about where He should come?
GABRIEL. How to where? Of course, to Jerusalem. In the very center of civilization. All main events take place only in Jerusalem.
GOD. No, it's not that important. The town where He will be born is called Bethlehem. Have you forgotten the prophecy that I gave to Isaiah?
GABRIEL. Oh yes, of course! Isaiah's prophecy. OK then! We just need to take care of where to place our Tsar... After all, we need a special reception!!!
GOD. No, there will be no pomp. All hotels are occupied. There are no seats. He will be born in a stable.
GABRIEL. How busy? The King of kings will descend from heaven to earth, and people will not find a place for Him? Incredible!
GOD. Yes, Gabriel. But this is not by chance, but so that even the simplest people can come to Him! The road to the Savior is open to everyone!
GABRIEL. What if we arrange a parade of planets?
GABRIEL. What if there is a parade of stars?
GOD. The stars are busy.
GABRIEL. Well, at least one star... an asterisk...
GOD. The new star will be a sign of His birth! And you, Gabriel, will tell the girl named Mary My will.
GABRIEL. I? But how do I recognize her?
GOD. Do not worry about it. You can't go wrong.
The light goes out. The beam highlights the children and the angel.
A page with a picture of Mary and an angel turns over on the screen. At this time, he takes the girl by the hand and gives her a broom. Maria starts
cleaning.
GABRIEL. Maria was at home. And I never expected to see an angel with such a message. But it was God Himself who chose her! The Lord was right, I recognized her immediately. Her heart was bright and not darkened by any shadow, and her soul was purer than all human souls I had ever seen.
An angel appears behind Mary. Maria, hearing his voice, turns around.
GABRIEL. Greetings, blessed one! May the Lord be with you! Maria, you have nothing to fear. You have found favor with God. You will give birth to a Son and call His name Jesus. He will be Great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. He will be ruler over all the house of Jacob, and there will be no end to His Kingdom.
MARIA. I? I’m a simple girl, why did God choose me? How can I give birth to a son when I’m not even married?
GABRIEL. The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the child you give birth to will be called Holy, Son of God. Nothing is impossible for God!
The music intensifies.
GABRIEL. Maria raised her eyes to heaven. She stood motionless for a long time, so long that I also looked up. Did she see the angels of God? Did she see the heavens open? I didn’t know this, but when I looked down at her, she was smiling.
MARIA. Yes, now I understand. I am the servant of the Lord and am ready to serve Him. Let it be done to me according to your word.
The light goes out.
The screen turns over a page of the Bible, which depicts people rushing to the census and Roman soldiers.
GABRIEL. Yes, sure. Let's get a look. Jesus was to be born in the city of Bethlehem. But Joseph and Mary lived in Nazareth, which was very
far from Bethlehem. One day, Roman soldiers came and informed the inhabitants of the city the order of the Roman emperor.
WARRIOR 1. Each of you must return to the city where he lived before with his parents.
WARRIOR 2. And we, Roman soldiers, will count everyone and write down how many people live in each city. This is the order of the Roman Emperor Augustus.
GABRIEL. The people of Nazareth were very excited by this news. Joseph and Mary also set off on their journey.
NASTYA. All over the country one could see travelers rushing to get to their city on time for the census. Bethlehem was very crowded, people came from all over to take the census. Everyone headed to the inn to find a place to stay for the night.
ANGELICA. Therefore, when Joseph and Mary arrived in Bethlehem, there were no more vacancies at the inn.
VASYA. All the innkeeper could offer was a place in the barn.
NASTYA. In order not to spend the night in the open air, they agreed. But Joseph and Mary were not upset by this, they loved each other and believed that God Himself would take care of His Son.
SASHA. And besides, the whole barn was covered with straw and looked very cozy, and in the middle of the barn there was a manger from which the animals ate.
VASYA. Night has come. All the inhabitants of Bethlehem fell asleep and the guests fell asleep.
ANGELICA. Everyone except Mary and Joseph. Happy they sat next to each other. Mary held her newly born Son in her arms.
GABRIEL. I had the honor of standing at the post next to the spouses. Light radiated from the Baby’s face and hands. I realized that I had to sing, but I didn’t know what exactly. Have we never seen God in the form of a baby lying in a cattle trough?
SONG “Sheep, cows...”
GABRIEL. I walked up to Mary, who was rocking the Baby, and said: Do you know, Mary, Whom you are holding in your arms? In your arms lies the giver of grace. He Who is called Omnipresent is now experiencing the first moments of his life. The legs of the one who walks between the stars are now too weak to simply take a step. Hands that could hold entire oceans are now small baby hands. You will feed the One who has never experienced hunger. The King of all creation lies in your arms!
ANGELICA. Mary wrapped her Son in a warm blanket and placed him in a manger. Now this is His cradle. And at this time... And at this time... not far from those places there were shepherds, they lived in the field and guarded the flock in the pasture.
The Star and the Shepherds?
A heavenly army of angels appeared before the shepherds, praising God. Gloria! Peace on earth to the people He loved! The shepherds quickly set off on their journey. Arriving in the city, they found a stable where the Baby was lying in a manger, and Mary and Joseph were sitting next to him. The shepherds bowed respectfully before the manger.
GABRIEL. But not all people believed as simply as the shepherds.
VASYA. Many doubted whether the Savior could be born in a stable?
ANGELICA. A star... A star shone over Bethlehem, showing people the way to God!
Oh Lord, Great One without beginning
Creator of all stars, blades of grass and people.
You console this sad world
Your immeasurable closeness.
Do you see the sorrow of the earth
All our inability
Look for you, love you, accept you, find you
And you leave this singing in the middle of the world
Like the fulfillment of every path.
Your star is shining - holy humanity
And the world goes to its big love
And if anyone saw her -
That means eternity
Stopped over his soul.
GABRIEL. In one eastern country there lived sages. They knew the place of every star in the sky. Every night they...
VASYA. they studied the stars!
NASTYA. One day they saw a new star in the sky and went after it.
ANGELICA. The sages knew that this star was a sign from God about the birth of the Greatest King of all times.
GABRIEL. What was going on in heaven? How the stars rejoiced there! The angels' singing grew louder! Glory, Glory to God in the highest!
SONG "COME TO JESUS"
Glory, Glory to God in the highest!
And even now, if you sit quietly and listen,
You can hear what the stars are saying:
“Light, light, light shines on us...
Light, light, light shines on you
And on this wonderful evening
God gives us the honor of carrying around the world
Christmas message..."
TOGETHER. Christmas message
NASTYA. That evening the praise spread throughout the entire universe.
SASHA. In the depths of the ocean, the waters boiled, seething with praise!
ANGELICA. The smallest creatures together with the greatest constellations -
VASYA. all creation sang with us
ALL. God who became man!
NASTYA. Thank you, Gabriel!
SASHA. Now we understand that Christmas is a real holiday.
VASYA. A holiday on which God Himself gave us a very expensive gift!
GABRIEL. I am very happy! Now I can leave you... And I am sure that now you will be able to tell about the meaning of Christmas to those who are close to you.
Gabriel turns to leave. The children say goodbye to him. All of a suddenNastya notices the doll.
NASTYA. Wait! What about the girl?
VASYA. Which girl?
NASTYA. The same girl! Will she really remain lonely and unhappy?
ANGELICA. No, it won't stay. The girl realized that God loved her so much that for her sake, in order to cleanse her of sins and deliver her from hell, God gave the most precious thing that He has - His Son.
NASTYA. And then the girl’s heart opened to give this love to everyone who needs it:
SASHA. Parents, friends, loved ones and even strangers.
VASYA. God always rejoices in us!
NASTYA. He has a whole multitude of us.
ANGELICA. And this multitude gives each other gifts.
SASHA. Jesus Christ was born and once suffered and all this just for the sake of one burning desire
NASTYA. Give away
ANGELICA. Give the hidden part of yourself,
SASHA. Compassion and rejoice,
VASYA. To love and to be
ALL. together with us!
ROLLER “Yes, it’s a secret...”
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The Christmas and New Year holiday ends the first half of the year of extracurricular activities “Sun” (spiritual and moral direction) in the 1st grade of the lyceum. In the first quarter, classes were aimed mainly at introducing children to each other, to school and the rules of school life, and to helping children adapt. In the second quarter, the subject of study was the traditions of the Russian people, understanding the meaning of Russian folk tales and their moral educational significance. is conducted by teachers in various schools across the country, and on our website you can read and download original works for the holiday.
The holiday of the Nativity of Christ is the solemn end of the half-year, its beautiful and emotional “point”.
Purpose of the event: Emotional and spiritual experience of the joy of the New Year and Christmas holidays, creating a joyful, happy and friendly atmosphere in the classroom, a positive end to the first half of the year.
Objectives of the event:
- Introduce children to the meaning of the Nativity of Christ and the Tradition of its celebration in Rus';
- Demonstrate the talents and abilities of each child (everyone gets roles);
- To form the artistic, literary, musical taste of children, a culture of behavior and communication;
- Involving parents in preparing the holiday (making a nativity scene, costumes, preparing treats) and in their assimilation of the traditions of Russian culture;
- Combining the efforts of teachers in working with the class (primary school teacher, music teacher, teacher of spiritual and moral culture).
Forms of organizing children's activities:
Individual, collective, group. Namely:
- Recitation of poetry;
- Choral performance of songs;
- Artistic accompaniment of songs and performance of skits during the event;
- Making and guessing riddles;
- Active listening;
- Perception of music and video;
- Drawing, art making and cutting when decorating the classroom.
The script consists of an introduction and four component skit parts: “In the Nativity Cave”, “Winter”, “Christmas Tree” and “Carolers”.
The leader is the teacher of Orthodox culture (extracurricular activities), he is assisted by the class teacher of first-graders and the music teacher.
Progress of the event
1. Introduction
The classroom is decorated with a decorated Christmas tree, snowflakes, children's drawings and a Christmas nativity scene. (Nativity scene is an image of a cave where there is a holy family with the baby Christ, animals and shepherds and/or wise men who came to worship with gifts.)
The tables are placed around the perimeter of the classroom in a “P” formation. Parents sit in the outer circle, children in the inner circle. Children are smart, in costumes. The presenter is in Russian folk costume.
Slides are shown on the screen.
Decorated children with a star come out.
Child 1:
Under cover of the starry night
The Russian village is dozing;
All the way, all the paths
Covered with white snow...
Child 2:
Here and there lights on the windows,
Like stars are burning;
Runs towards the fire like a snowdrift
There's a crowd of guys with the star.
Child 3:
There's knocking under the windows...
"Your Christmas" is sung
"Waits! Waits!" -
It is heard here and there.
Child 4:
And in a discordant children's choir,
So mysteriously pure
The holy news is so gratifying
About the birth of Christ...
(A. Korinfsky “Christoslavs”)
The song "Christmas" plays:
A bright star is burning in the sky,
Mom says to the children at the Christmas tree:
“There is a celebration in the whole world,
It's Christmas!
Christmas has come!
Happy holiday, happy holiday
Adults and children
Even pranksters say this
Because the celebration
Because it's Christmas.
Christmas has come.
We don’t want to sleep at all that night,
I want, I want to go to the city of Bethlehem,
Watch the celebration
Where Christmas was.
Where Christmas was.
Teacher:
Good afternoon to all good people!
May the holiday be merry
Merry Christmas to you,
We wish you happiness and joy!
We will now tell you about this bright holiday of the Nativity of Christ and how it was celebrated in Rus'.
2. Scene “In the Nativity Cave”
Presenter: The holiday of the Nativity of Christ is the brightest joyful day for people. It was on this day that the Son Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, was born to the Virgin Mary. And it was like that.
One day, the Roman governor Augustus ordered a census of the entire Jewish population. Each resident had to register where his ancestors lived. Joseph and the Virgin Mary went from Nazareth to the homeland of their ancestors, to the city of Bethlehem. There, all the places in the houses and in the hotel were occupied. Mary and Elder Joseph had to stop for the night in a cave where shepherds were driving their cattle.
On this night, the Child, the Son of God, was born to Mary. She put him in the manger, where the cattle feed usually lay. A little bull and a donkey warmed the Baby Jesus with their breath, and Mother - the Mother of God - sang a lullaby to Him...
Children (7 people) come out to the music and read a poem by Sasha Cherny. Children can be dressed in shepherd costumes (3 people), bull, dog, and donkey masks.
In the manger I slept on fresh hay
Quiet tiny Christ.
The moon, emerging from the shadows,
I stroked the flax of His hair.
A bull breathed on a baby's face
And, rustling like straw,
On an elastic knee
I looked at it, barely breathing.
Sparrows through the roof poles
They flocked to the manger,
And the bull, clinging to the niche,
He crumpled the blanket with his lip.
The dog, sneaking up to the warm leg,
Licked her secretly.
The cat was the most comfortable of all
Warm a child sideways in a manger...
Subdued white goat
I breathed on His forehead,
Just a stupid gray donkey
He pushed everyone helplessly.
"Look at the child
Just a minute for me too!”
And he cried loudly
In the pre-dawn silence...
And Christ, having opened his eyes,
Suddenly the circle of animals moved apart
And with a smile full of affection,
He whispered: “Look quickly!..”
Presenter: This is how Christ was born. Not in chambers, not in rich houses, but in a cave where shepherds kept calves and sheep. He came into the world with humility and meekness.
The shepherds were the first to know about this. The Angel of the Lord appeared to them and announced:
An Angel appears with a candle (an elegant girl in a white dress with wings) and solemnly says:
Angel:
I am God's Angel, I call the shepherds,
I want to proclaim great joy to you.
Our Savior, the Lord, was born,
Incarnated in human flesh.
There is celebration on earth and in heaven,
Christ God Christmas!
Presenter: The angel commanded the shepherds to go to the cave and worship the Child. Then astrologers - magi - came from distant countries.
An unusual star that rose in the east led them to Bethlehem from distant countries and indicated the place where the Son of God was born. From now on, this star is called the Bethlehem star, and it is its image that the Christoslavs carry with them.
And the wise men brought gifts to the baby and glorified Him.
Children dressed as Magi with gifts in their hands read poems by Joseph Brodsky “Christmas”:
1 reader:
The Magi have arrived. The baby was fast asleep.
The star was shining brightly from the sky.
The cold wind shoveled the snow into a snowdrift.
The sand rustled. The fire crackled at the entrance.
Reader 2:
The smoke was like a candle. The fire curled like a hook.
And the shadows became shorter,
then suddenly longer. No one around knew
that the count of life will begin from this night.
Reader 3:
The Magi have arrived. The baby was fast asleep.
Steep arches surrounded the manger.
The snow was swirling. White steam swirled.
The baby was lying, and the gifts were lying.
They place the gifts in front of the nativity scene, bow and leave.
Teacher: These events are more than 2000 years old. After all, we count the years precisely from the Nativity of Christ and are soon preparing to welcome 2017.
3. Sketch “Winter”
Presenter: Guys, at what time of year does this holiday come to us?
Children: In winter.
Teacher: Do you know songs about winter or winter trees?
Children sing the song “A Christmas tree was born in the forest.” The heroes of the song come out one by one: a bunny, a wolf and a peasant. They are dressed in appropriate costumes and play their roles: a bunny gallops, a wolf sneaks, a man rides a horse, and then chops down a Christmas tree.
Presenter: Well done, you sing well. How can you solve riddles?
Ears on top of head.
Listen carefully,
We'll start, and you'll finish
Definitely in rhyme!
Children come out and take turns asking riddles:
Flew above the ground for a long time
Snow-white blanket.
The sun is a little hot -
The blanket is leaking
And it went into the wells of the rivers.
This blanket is... (snow).
Cold, frost, snowstorms
They spun and spun.
Everyone at home is wearing white hats,
This came to us...( winter).
There was barely a breath of winter,
They are always with you.
Two sisters will warm you up,
Their names are ...(mittens).
It's snowing outside,
Holiday coming soon...( New Year).
The needles glow softly,
The pine spirit comes from ...(Christmas trees).
Everyone is spinning, having fun,
They are frolicking near the Christmas tree.
After all, today is a celebration.
What kind of holiday? (Christmas).
4. Scene “Herringbone”
Presenter: And now we will tell you how the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree for the holiday began. An ancient legend says this...
On the night when the Savior was born, not only people and animals, but also all the flowers and trees hurried to bow to the Baby.
Flower children come out in elegant dresses with crowns in the form of flowers (3 girls) and a Christmas tree in a green dress.
1 flower girl:
We are flower flowers
We are growing silently.
2 flower girl:
This night is a night
The most fragrant.
Christmas tree: Where are you going, flowers? You're supposed to sleep at night...
3 flower girl:
This night is a night
The light shines brighter.
Bow down to your feet
We go to the Baby.
Christmas tree: Take me with you, my dear flowers, take me too to worship the Child Christ.
1 flower girl: But there are no flowers on you, Christmas tree, and your needles can only prick a baby. ( leaving)
Christmas tree(sad):
No one. I'm lonely alone.
The night is quiet. The star is calling, burning.
Everybody left. Everyone worship God
They rush joyfully to the holy cave.
(swings)
I am a prickly, forgotten tree.
Unnecessary, I stand in my own wilderness.
The flowers are right. I'm only for the Baby
Here I will pray quietly from the bottom of my heart.
He prays with his palms folded. The leader from behind comes up to her and puts on a gauze veil, decorated with tinsel and Christmas tree decorations.
The lights on the Christmas tree in the classroom are lit.
Presenter:(solemnly)
And the diamonds of sorrowful tears flashed, lighting up on her,
And Christ turned around, smiling at her radiance.
And from now on, people call it the Christmas tree.
And modest needles sparkle in the fire of Christmas candles.
The shepherds and flowers are returning.
In their hands are toys that the children made themselves, as well as beads.
Shepherds: (together) Look, the stars have fallen from the sky!
1st shepherd: The whole Christmas tree is shining!
2nd shepherd: God created a miracle...
3rd shepherd: Christmas tree, Christmas tree, how beautiful you are!
Flowers: You are the most beautiful... God adorned you.
4th shepherd: All in lights! In crystals, droplets!
5th shepherd: For your humility, Christmas tree, for your kindness, the Lord God noted you.
1st shepherd: Now from now on and forever people will glorify you and adorn you.
Flowers: Let's decorate our Christmas tree too.
They hang toys on the Christmas tree, and put beads on the Christmas tree girl.
ANDThe song “The Little Christmas Tree is Cold in Winter” is sung:
Little Christmas tree
It's cold in winter.
A Christmas tree from the forest
We took it home.
How many on the Christmas tree
Colored balls,
Pink gingerbread,
Golden cones.
The beads were hung,
Bright balls,
Sweets, gifts -
Everything for the kids.
Christmas tree likes
Our celebration.
Fun, fun
Let's celebrate Christmas!
Game “What doesn’t happen on the Christmas tree?”
Presenter: We will name different objects for you, and if you hear the name of Christmas tree decorations, clap your hands and say “Yes!”
If we name something that does not happen on the Christmas tree, we must restrain ourselves and remain silent. Try not to make a mistake. Ready?
Children come out and read in turns:
So the holiday has come,
Everyone decorated the Christmas tree.
Who, guys, will confirm -
Hanging on its branches:
Is the asterisk the top?
A loud cracker?
Is Petenka parsley?
Soft pillow?
White snowflakes?
Vibrant pictures?
A ball of cobwebs?
Old shoes?
Red lanterns?
Bread crumbs?
Bright flags?
Hats and scarves?
Apples and cones?
Colin's pants?
Tasty candy?
Old newspapers?
5. Sketch “Carolers”
Presenter: This is what our Christmas tree is like – elegant, beautiful, bright! And the custom of putting gifts under the tree came from the gifts that the Magi brought to the infant Christ. How we love the aroma of the Christmas tree and the anticipation of gifts!
And before, Christoslav the carolers went home. Christ was glorified, the owners were congratulated. And they were sure to treat them.
Enter carolers in Russian folk costumes with a star. They have a bag of treats in their hands.
Caroler 1:
Kolyada! Kolyada!
Give me some pie
Ali a loaf of bread,
Ali money about half!
Al wheat relatives.
Caroler 2(sprinkles with grains):
Here's some wheat for you,
We shower you, we wish you well!
Happiness is a free bird,
She sat where she wanted!
Caroler 3.(Sprinkles with peas):
Here are some peas for a heap of luck,
Those who are good at reading and writing will not be lost!
Caroler 4: We know how to praise, we don’t dare ask for much!
Caroler 5:
Open the chest, take out the patch.
Serve some candy and make the kids happy!
Children give candy to carolers.
The Russian folk song “Like a little white snow fell on thin ice” is performed. Vanya comes out on a horse, falls, girls run up to him and see him off.
Like on thin ice
A little white snow fell.
Oh, winter-winter,
It was a snowy winter.
A little white snow fell
Vanechka, my friend, was driving.
Oh, winter-winter,
It was a snowy winter.
Vanya was driving, in a hurry,
He fell off his good horse.
Oh, winter-winter,
It was a snowy winter.
He fell, he fell, he lies,
Nobody runs to Vanya.
Oh, winter-winter,
It was a snowy winter.
Two girlfriends saw
They ran straight to Vanya.
Oh, winter-winter,
It was a snowy winter.
Caroler 1:
Ay, thank you, owners,
Peace to your home,
May he be a full cup.
Caroler 2:
Cheerfully shines
A month over the village.
White light sparkles
Blue light.
Caroler 3:
Moon's rays
God's temple is drenched.
Cross under the clouds
Like a candle burning.
Caroler 4:
Nativity!
The soul is light!
Feast of the Saint
The sun has risen.
Caroler 5:
For hello, for the treat, please accept congratulations,
Merry Christmas! We wish you happiness and joy!
They bow and leave.
Presenter:
Oh, yes, carolers!
Ay, well done! (Bows to the teacher)
Ay, thank you, mistress,
Peace to your home,
May he be a full cup.
Well, kids, it’s good for you to study,
Everything will come in handy in life!
Teacher:(brings out a big pie)
We're bringing the pies out of the oven!
Help yourself, good people!
We treat you to pies,
Merry Christmas to everyone!
Russian folk music sounds. Children give bells to their parents. Parents treat everyone to pies, gingerbread, tea and sweets.
Characters:
Kate
Mother
Artaban
Gaspard
Cupronickel
Balthazar
Magician
Shepherds
Feather children
2 little black men
Scene 1
There is a Christmas tree on stage, decorated with toys.
Kate: Mommy, did you hang the angel under the star? He is so beautiful!
Mom a: This is a very old toy, it was given to your great-grandmother for Christmas.
Kate: He's wearing a gold shirt, and his wings look like real ones!
Mother(smiling): Of course they are real!
Kate: Among the Christmas tree snowflakes, he seems to be descending from the sky. And with his hand he points to the star, as if telling us to follow the Star to little Jesus, who was just born in a cave.
Mother: Do you recognize these riders?
Kate: Yes, these are the Magi! They go to worship the Baby and bring him gifts. The oldest, bearded one is Gaspard, the dark-skinned one is Balthazar, and the young prince is Melchior. He rides a white horse. Where is Artaban?
Mother: They say that he never saw Madenets because he could not ignore people’s grief and helped everyone. Let's decorate the Christmas tree with rain, and in the evening dad will come home from work and turn on the garland for us. Then we'll see how the tree comes to life!
Mom leaves
Kate: It seems to me that the Magi are hanging so far from the Star that they will never see it. An Angel needs to come down and show them the way.
Katya tries to remove Angel's toy, but it falls and breaks.
Kate: Oh! What will happen now? Who will now tell all the animals and birds and shepherds that the King of kings has been born and show them the way? What have I done?
Katya bends down and picks up a white feather from the wing of a broken toy from the floor and holds it in her hand.
Dance of feathers. Feathers, spinning, run off stage. Katya hides the feather in her pocket.
Scene 2
Night. Katya cannot sleep from the rustle of tinsel on the Christmas tree. She listens closely, and she imagines someone’s alarming steps in the snow.
Kate: What a dark night! It's scary to even turn off the light. The tree has completely darkened, and the rain on it rustles so ominously. Probably there is no one to guard the Star now - after all, I broke the Angel... (A rustling sound is heard) Oh! What is this?
A man with thickly rouged cheeks, dressed in a tailcoat, top hat and a black cloak dotted with sequins, runs onto the stage. The little man is clutching a golden wand in his hand. He looks at Katya angrily.
Magician: Turn off the light! Otherwise the adults will show up!
Kate: I won't see you in the dark.
Katya turns off the light. At the same instant, the Magician finds himself in a circle of light.
Magician: Well, what do you see?
Kate: Yes. Who you are? I've already seen you somewhere - either in a picture or in a cartoon...
Magician: Wizard, who else. The one who creates all the Christmas miracles.
The magician proudly stood akimbo, showing off his wand. Katya looks at the Christmas tree.
Kate: I have remembered! You are a Magician! You were over there at the Christmas tree (points to the tree; the circle of light also moves to the tree)
Magician: A magician or a wizard - there is absolutely no difference. Some people think my miracles are magic tricks, but that doesn't change anything.
Kate: Will you do miracles? Right now? Can I have a look?
Magician: Please! What kind of miracle do you want?
Kate: Which one is possible?.. Well, for example, to make all the toys on the Christmas tree come to life...
Magician (with contempt): What a stupid girl. I tell her about a real Christmas miracle, but she wants some nonsense from children's books. Keep in mind: I only create one miracle a year, so think carefully and don't miss.
Kate: What are real miracles?
Magician: For example, why were you crying here in front of the Christmas tree today?
Kate: The angel crashed. For good.
Magician (shrug): I'm in trouble too! Buy another one.
Kate: You can’t buy something like this, they don’t make them like that anymore. And that's not why I cried. You see, he’s my mother’s... I didn’t mean to... I feel sorry for him.
Magician: Do you want it back?
Kate (whispers): Can i?
Magician: Yes, why not! She probably knows everything about all sorts of angels and shepherds, but nothing at all about miracles. It's decided, I'll take you to Christmasland. This country is home to all the Christmas tree decorations in the world; and broken toys also end up there. Your angel will also be found... if, of course, you look hard enough. Well, do you agree?
Kate: Agree!
The little man looked at his watch.
Magician: Then let's go faster. We have to make it before midnight. By the time Christmas arrives, all the miracles must be completed, otherwise... terrible things can happen.
We need to pay to enter. Do you have money?
Kate(confused): No.
Magician: Okay, I'll have to give two stars from my cape. So, are you ready? (waving his wand): ALE-OP!
The magician picks two stones from his collar embroidered with gems and puts them into the hole where the key is inserted. The sound of a bolt opening and a creaking gate can be heard.
Scene 3.
The stage is decorated with huge spruce branches from which large silver ribbons hang. The Magician enters the stage. He drags Katya by the hand. Katya looks around in surprise.
Magician: Not here, not here. There, (points with a stick) shepherds light fires. Nice people, but uncouth. Good luck, they'll still detain us! And we will head into the forest, where the real miracles are...
The stage is illuminated alternately with different colors: blue, purple, pink, white, lemon yellow. Something touched Katya’s cheek and she recoiled. It was a large silver ribbon hanging from a spruce tree.
Kate: So we're at the Christmas tree!
Magician: Certainly. It's, um, natural for Christmasland, don't you think?
Kate: Everything here is like on our Christmas tree! Light bulbs, tinsel, below are sheep with shepherds, and if we climb to the very top, we will come to the Angel! Let's go quickly!
Magician: There’s no need to shout, you’re not in the forest... that is, of course, in the forest, but you shouldn’t attract attention... even though the country is Christmas, there are dangers everywhere... well, have you at least thought about predators?
Katya fearfully grabs the Magician by the sleeve. They all walk and walk, and suddenly the Magician stops abruptly.
Magician: Well, here we are.
Kate: What is this?
Magician: Your new home. Yes, I'm afraid so.
The magician points his wand at her and screams: “ALE-OP!”
Two black men jump out, grab Katya and tie her to a tree with silver ribbons.
Magician (looking up at Katya): I’m very sorry, my dear, but I’ve long been tired of hanging out on a tree with nothing to do. I want, you see, to become independent, to become a human being. Of course, for this you need to find a replacement. Well, now you have taken my place, and I will return to your world and live a very, very interesting life! Sorry, I can’t talk anymore, otherwise I’ll be late by midnight. Happy Stay!
From afar came the resounding chime of the clock - two... four... six... eight... twelve...!
Kate: Midnight has struck, the Magician has turned into a man and will be hiding in our apartment. Mom, of course, will look for me, but she is unlikely to notice a new toy on the Christmas tree - a girl in a red sweater. What if the villain Magician breaks it on purpose? Ah, if the Angel were here, he would rescue me and he would not let the Magician do his mischief! But there is no Angel; I broke it myself... But I must have his feather!
Katya fumbles in her pocket, pulls out a feather and presses it to her cheek. Feathers run out with large scissors, cut the bonds and free Katya. They run away.
Kate: Oh, I almost crashed!
Katya hid the feather and looked around.
Kate: Now we need to get out of the forest and return home, but how? I didn’t remember the route, and besides, I might stumble upon some other evil toy. And most importantly, even if you manage to find a way out, how to open the gate, how to grow again, how to break the evil spell of the Magician?
Artaban appears from behind the trees in a robe embroidered with gold. Katya rushes towards him.
Kate: Please, help! I'm not a toy, I'm a person! I accidentally fell on the Christmas tree, and now it’s twelve, and I don’t know the way down...
Dark-skinned Balthazar in a bright blue robe appears on stage.
Balthazar: What happened, Lord Artaban?
The long-bearded old man Gaspard and the young prince Melchior appear on the stage. All four look at Katya in surprise.
Gaspard: I don't understand you, girl. Explain what happened.
Badtazar(quietly, leaning towards Gaspar): Lord Gaspar, let's hurry! The star will not wait for us.
Cupronickel: Still, my gentlemen, shouldn’t I listen to the girl? On a night like this, no toy should cry!
The Magi surrounded Katya and listened carefully to her story.
Kate: An evil Magician lured me here and made me a Christmas tree toy. He promised me a Christmas miracle, and I wanted to return to my mother the old Angel that I had broken. But 12 has already struck, and the miracles are over.
Cupronickel: A wizard who creates Christmas miracles! And this is on the night when the King of Kings is to be born! This Magician is a pathetic impostor!
Balthazar: Lords! (looks worriedly at the sky) Z everywhere will go away; we have to hurry.
Gaspard(Katya): My child, the Magician lied to you. At midnight, miracles do not end, but begin. Go down boldly, don't be afraid of anything. Sooner or later you will go out to the edge of the forest, behind a field with shepherds you will find a gate.
Balthazar: He bought you a one-way ticket and you have to pay to get out. Do you have anything to pay?
Katya shook her head.
Artaban comes forward, takes a gem from his bag and hands it to Katya.
Artaban: Take it. I prepared this for another Child, but I think He will not reproach me. This will be enough for you to get out of here.
Gaspard: I'm just a Christmas tree magician, but my heart tells me that you will find yourself in your own world, everything will return to normal. Trust in it! And now goodbye.
The Magi leave. Confused Katya looked after them. Shouts are heard from behind the stage.
Artaban: Wait! My heart doesn’t tell me to leave the girl alone. Will she be able to walk as we do, guided by faith alone? She is scared and lost, and the likes of the Magician could hurt her. I'll see her off.
Balthazar: My brother, Artaban...
Artaban: I cannot hold you back, my gentlemen. Don't waste a minute, hurry for the Star. If fate is favorable to me, I will catch up with you. If I don’t catch up, it means I’m not worthy to see the King of Kings.
Kate: What should I do if the Magician wants to cast a spell on me again? He has a magic wand!
Artaban: It was given to him to bring joy and fun into your world. He used it poorly. And everything that is done poorly will certainly disappear today. Lord Gaspar is right - this night will correct everything and put it in its place.
Kate: Is it possible to fix everything?
Artaban: The birth of the King corrects everything. Without Christmas, our lives would have no meaning. Without Christmas, we would not have followed the unknown Star... Well, the forest is over. Follow the path through the shepherds' field. Ask them to accompany you to the gate. I can't take you any further. I have to go! Goodbye.
Kate: Don't go back to Herod. He wants to kill the Baby.
Artaban (looks intently at Katya and shakes her head): I thought that you are not an ordinary girl. Thank you. He bows and leaves.
Katya walks along the path with a firm step. Dark; Katya hears rustling noises behind her, but doesn’t turn around. Leaves the stage.
Scene 4.
Shepherds are sitting on the stage. Katya goes on stage with large wings behind her back.
Kate: Yes, the Magi were right, the magic is just beginning. The angel is no more, all that remains of him is a feather in his pocket, and yet, this feather is enough to correct what I have done... Now, at this very moment, the Christmas tree Angel must appear to the shepherds and call them to Bethlehem.
She approaches the shepherds, but they do not notice her. Katya coughs quietly to attract their attention. The shepherds jump up and look at Katya in horror.
Kate: Do not be afraid! I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people; for the Savior was born in Bethlehem... and this is a sign for you: you will find a Child wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. He leaves holding a stone in his hands - a gift from Artaban.
Scene 5.
Katya's room. Katya enters with wings behind her back.
Magician: It's you? Or or...?
Kate: Absolutely no difference! Whoever I am, you're heading back to the Christmas tree now!
Magician(squeaking pitifully): But it’s midnight, and the miracles are over!
Kate: Tricks are over!
She waves a white feather... The magician runs away screaming, and a toy falls at Katya's feet - a man in a top hat and cloak, with a golden wand pressed to his chest.
The feather children run out, take off Katya's wings and, spinning, run away from the stage.
Mom enters the room.
Mother: Why aren't you sleeping, Katyusha? It's already one in the morning!
Kate: Mommy! Merry Christmas!
And we are robbers, robbers... The robbers are sitting in the forest and waiting for their next victim. It happens on Christmas Eve. So in their conversation the thieves mention the birth of Jesus. Suddenly a lone traveler appears, whom they try to rob. He found nothing valuable except a piece of paper with a song. When the stranger sings his song to the robbers, they think about their lives.
God is closer than you think One man did not believe in God. The Lord appeared to him in the form of a passerby when he was hit by a car. The man heard two voices. Someone was talking about him. He is given one last chance - he needs to find a person who will agree to die for him. Thanks to his believing wife, the main character learns that Jesus died for him. It happens around Christmas.
God's Messenger for Christmas One person tells a boy from a poor family about the Savior at Christmas. The boy tells his mother that the Lord has come to people. Mom doesn’t believe that God cares about them, because on their table there is only black bread and water. But then God’s messenger comes - a rich gentleman with gifts.
The Savior came into the world This performance tells the events of Christmas in an accessible form for children. The shepherds, the wise men, Joseph, Mary and the Baby Jesus are shown.
At Christmas everyone is a little wise man The Magi see a new star in the sky and rush to bow to the king. In the following scenes they meet with Herod and the shepherds. The performance is structured in such a way that children take part in it from time to time: they recite poems, sing songs and receive gifts.
What is Christmas all about? The TV show host asks his guests what Christmas is all about. Everyone has their own opinion.
Great Commission The main character of this scene is Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. At first, viewers see her as a little girl, dreaming that God would perform His miracles through her. Then on the stage is Mary the Bride, to whom an angel appears and announces the great commission of God. But it turns out that it is not so easy to implement.
Bethlehem (Christmas scene for children) Children (snowflake girls) participate in this small scene. The angel tells the snowflakes how he announced the good news of the birth of the Savior to the shepherds, and how the wise men went to worship Jesus.
Star of Bethlehem (children's Christmas party) A beautiful scene for children in verse. It is the Star of Bethlehem that tells the children the events of Christmas: about the wise men, the shepherds and Herod. At the end she leads everyone to Bethlehem. As the scenario progresses, children are asked biblical riddles.
Bethlehem night In the center of events is a small hotel in the city of Bethlehem, its owners and inhabitants. As a result of the census declared by Caesar, there were no vacancies left in the hotel. And one married couple is allowed to spend the night in the stable...
Christmas influence At the beginning of the scene, a modern family is shown. Mom, dad and their children are preparing for Christmas - buying gifts. At the same time, they swear and quarrel all the time. The girl turns to God asking for help, she wants to find out what Christmas really means. An angel appears to her and her brother, and then there are scenes of the Nativity.
Meeting at Christmas A small scene in which three girls or three teenage girls play. Two of them go to church for a Christmas service and are joined by their non-believing friend. The girls tell her why Christ was born and what He did for us.
Gifts of Artaban Artabanus is one of the wise men (magi) discussed in the Bible. The wise men, seeing a new star in the sky, went to Judea to worship the born King. Artaban fell behind his comrades and continued on his own. On the way, he squandered all his treasures, which he was going to give to the Child, helping some people. He saw Jesus only on the cross. The Lord consoled him: “Everything you did for these people, you did for Me.”
The Little Match Girl (Christmas performance) This performance is based on the fairy tale of the same name by H.H. Andersen. A little girl tries to sell matches to passers-by. The girl is hungry and very cold. But people are like blank walls - no one pays attention to the poor girl. Other children, from rich families, leave the toy store with their parents - something our girl can only dream about. Giving up hope of selling matches, the chilled girl sits on the ground in some nook and starts lighting matches to warm up. At the same time, she sees what she is deprived of, what she dreams of: delicious food, a sleigh drawn by three horses, her beloved home and her grandmother, who has already died. The girl burns the remaining matches, trying to prolong the moments of vision of happiness... And so, the grandmother appears, gently takes the girl and goes with her to celebrate Christmas in heaven...
Merry Christmas indeed One woman could not understand the meaning of Jesus' birth. One Christmas day she saw a parrot freezing and tried to catch it to take it into the house. But the bird didn't give in. “If I could turn into a little bird, I would tell him how good and warm it is in my house,” our heroine thinks. - I understood! This is probably why Jesus became the same as us, to show us the way to heaven, to the Heavenly Father. And I understood! Jesus was born for me!
Birthday without a birthday boy The sketch shows modern Christmas, when people celebrate it, completely forgetting about the Birthday Boy.
Children's Christmas production "Gift to the Savior" A short children's skit. Two boys invite two girls to Jesus' birthday party. What to give him, the children think. Obedient heart!
Children's holiday program "Christmas Miracle"
Why did Christ come? In the days of December, one studio is preparing to shoot a film about Christ. A discussion begins about what Jesus was like and why He came.
Good Shepherd (Christmas program for children)
If animals could speak This Christmas scenario is intended for children and includes their participation. The scene is played by animal actors who seem to have witnessed Christmas.
If Christ had not come One person wonders what would have happened if Christ had not come. What our world would look like, what laws there would be in society. He is having a dream.
If Christ had not come-2 If Christ had not come
If Christ had not come-3 Slightly revised production script If Christ had not come
Animals at the Christmas Bonfire On Christmas Day, animals gather around the fire. They remember Bible stories. For example, about how David took his sheep from the lion, or how the rooster crowed three times before Peter’s denial. But the most important Christmas story is told by a sheep. A skit for young children.
Jehovah Jireh“Jehovah Jireh” means “God will provide.” This is what Abraham said to his son when he asked where the lamb was for sacrifice. This scene shows an analogy between the sacrifice of Old Testament times and the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Jesus and the President The main theme of this Christmas scene: Our Lord Jesus came to simple poor people and was available to them. Unlike our earthly rulers, who are sometimes difficult to reach, the King of kings always hears us and knows our needs. The scene takes place at Christmas.
Jesus Comes to Visit (Christmas Movie Script) In this production (it could be made into a film), the actors are mostly teenagers. Three children are waiting for Jesus to visit them for Christmas, as He Himself promised them this. But instead of Jesus, the heroes of the film encounter people in need, to whom I provide my help.
Birthday boy A person's birthday is coming. His friends come, but for some reason they don’t pay any attention to him and even give gifts not to him, but... to each other. This is what happens at Christmas. People forget who the birthday boy really is and who needs to be remembered on Christmas Day.
The story of one guy (performance for children from orphanages) This is a story about a young man who grew up in an orphanage. One day he came across a Bible, donated to an orphanage by a group of Christians for Christmas.
Who sleeps in the manger? (Christmas recitation for children 3-6 years old) This short recitation skit is designed for the youngest actors (children 3-6 years old). Children depict animals in a stable and stars. They talk about the Baby Jesus.
Star Boy The script is based on the fairy tale of the same name. The action takes place during Christmas, and the play includes a Nativity scene with Joseph and Mary.
Wise Men from the East The scene shows the wise men from the East (magi) before they set off on their journey to retrieve the Christmas star.
Museum of Christmas Stories (children's matinee) A very original Christmas party. The hall of the room where the matinee takes place is divided into two parts: the Museum and the Show. Children take turns going to one or the other room. In the museum hall they see mini-scenes with the participation of Biblical heroes (the Magi, Herod and his family, shepherds), and in the Show hall the children participate in various competitions (reciting poems, answering questions).
Musical card (Christmas script for church and guests) Two young people (Lena and Max) accidentally meet on the Internet and start talking about Christmas. The skit explains the meaning of the Christmas holiday, the meaning of the name Jesus Christ and other topics. The performance can be periodically interrupted for the performance of other numbers (chants, poems, etc.).
Musketeer of Jesus Christ (Christmas scene with children) Children and teenagers play in the skit. It begins with two musketeers fighting with swords. Each of them defends their worldview (one believes in God, the second does not). Unexpectedly, it is a star. She tells them about the birth of Jesus. The forest animals all speak about God's love and care.
Nadezhda Afanasia The main character of this production is a slave named Athanasius. It turns out that he goes to herd sheep with other shepherds. And on Christmas night an angel appears to them and tells them the good news.
The sheep didn't listen (Christmas scene for kids) This short sketch was written specifically for kids. Both older children and adults dressed in sheep costumes can play sheep. The story begins with a sheep going off on its own and being rescued by a shepherd. After this, the Christmas shepherds and Joseph and Mary appear on the stage.
The Night After Christmas (Animals Testify) The animals in the barn remember the events of Christmas. The scene takes place in the days when Herod ordered the killing of all the babies in Bethlehem.
Sheep celebrate Christmas (Christmas holiday scenario for children from 3 to 7 years old) This is a morning party script with games for preschoolers. The main idea: we are all God’s sheep, and the Lord is our Shepherd.
He came as a stranger Russian Tsar Alexander ends up in a small town disguised as a simple man. His goal is to see how the Russian people live and how they celebrate Christmas. They did not recognize the Tsar - he came to his own people, and his own people did not accept him, just as they once did not accept Christ the Lord.
Gift to Jesus Children are preparing gifts for Christmas. The girl Anya wants to give a gift to Jesus. Her sister and other guys join her. It turns out that the guys give all the gifts to the poor old lady living next door.
Helpers (children's Christmas scene) The Angel of God is looking among the animals for those worthy to serve the Baby Jesus.
Joy First, the presenter asks people what joy is. There are many joyful people, but it turns out that for everyone, joy is a passing phenomenon. And only the joy of Christmas is eternal.
Real Christmas At the beginning of the scene our real time is shown. The church is preparing for Christmas. One boy gets the role of a shepherd. He's not happy. The boy falls asleep and has a dream where he is a real shepherd on the birthday of the Messiah.
Christmas tree The legend of why the Christmas tree is decorated at Christmas.
Christmas night The scene shows us the times of the birth of Jesus Christ. A teacher in a synagogue gives his students a task - to calculate the time of birth of the promised Messiah. The boy Salmon calculated that the Messiah would be born this year. And soon he and his sister witness amazing events. There are many psalms in the scene. Words and notes are included.
Christmas Night (based on V. Hugo) This play is based on the book Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. The main character is a girl (according to Hugo - Cosette), who was left without a mother and lives in someone else's house, doing backbreaking work. A stranger who comes to this house on Christmas Day gives her a gorgeous doll and then takes her with him.
Christmas program for children “Journey to the Heavenly Country”
Christmas play Grandmother and grandson talking about Christmas. “Do you know what the first and most important gift was?” - asks the grandmother. The grandson doesn't know. Then scenes of the Nativity are shown (Mary, Joseph, shepherds, Herod, wise men).
Christmas Santa Two girls fall into a well and end up with Father Christmas, just like in Morozko’s fairy tale. He promises to give them gifts. Only these gifts must be earned. In addition to the fairy tale, the performance includes Christmas scenes.
Christmas performance for children in Ukrainian “A Gift for Jesus”
Christmas Journey Teenage friends get together to watch The Chronicles of Narnia, but instead end up in another world and become dolls. It turns out that in the world of dolls they also celebrate Christmas. But the meaning of Christmas is different for everyone. The characters in the scene learn the biblical story of Christmas.
Christmas cards (recitation for kids) The kids look like postcards (we need to make them costumes like this). Each “card” congratulates you on Christmas (tells a rhyme).
Christmas (skit + songs) A classic Christmas production, accompanied by three songs performed wonderfully by a children's choir (the song of the angels, Mary and the final Christmas song).
Christmas (sketch for young children) In this scene, along with the actors, dolls play. The main characters of the scene are boys and girls who do not believe that the Nativity of Jesus Christ really happened.
Christmas in the barn Animals gather in the stable: Bull, Donkey, Sheep, Lion and Jackal. The Donkey tells the Bull that his mistress is about to have a baby, all in anticipation of a great event.
Grandpa Nicholas's Christmas Jesus Christ Himself must come to old man Nicholas on Christmas Eve. He begins to prepare to welcome his dear Guest. But He still doesn’t come. But people in need of warmth, food and shelter ask to come to his house...
ROSE OF THE SHEEP I VISLYUCHKA (Christmas script in Ukrainian for children)
Pink snowflake (Christmas party for children)
Santa Claus (Christmas skit for children) The legend of where Santa Claus came from. Klaus was the name of a grumpy man who repaired shoes. He had a wife and children, but they died. Klaus hardened his heart. But one day the Lord shed His light on Him, and the old man began to see the needs of others. And he decided to do good to people and began giving poor children gifts for Christmas.
Fulfilled prophecies A short play that can be performed in church at Christmas. The main idea: there were prophecies about the birth of Jesus for 700 years. And so, they were fulfilled. At the end, an excerpt from the film “Jesus” about the birth of Christ is shown.
Light of Christmas (Three Angels of Christmas) A stingy man named Scrooge Ebenezer doesn't like Christmas. On Christmas night, three angels appear to him and show him pictures from his past and possible future. Scrooge regrets his stinginess and decides to change and do good to people.
The tailor's secret This performance tells the legend of how Santa Claus came to be. Klaus, an old tailor who lost his family, grieved for a long time and did not see the needs of others. But when he wanted to help poor children, the Lord gave him a different heart. On Christmas night, children from poor families received wonderful gifts that old man Klaus secretly brought to them and left at their door.
Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth! (Christmas scene for children) The beginning shows scenes of unfriendly relationships between a cat and a dog and between children in the same family. Nativity scenes follow. This sketch focuses on the peace of God that comes into human hearts.
Dream before Christmas A good, serious performance that can be shown to both believers and non-believers. A girl prays for her atheist grandmother. The Lord sends the grandmother an unusual dream in which she sees people awaiting the Last Judgment. Grandmother repents of her sins. The angel tells her the events of Christmas.
Christmas Events Quite a serious classic production about the events of Christmas. It starts with showing King Herod, then we see Joseph and Mary knocking on the houses of Bethlehem, shepherds, and finally Herod again, ordering the extermination of all the babies in Bethlehem.
Advice from the Good Shepherd (Christmas holiday scenario for children 7-12 years old) This is a matinee script with games for primary schoolchildren. The main hosts of the matinee are the Farmer and the Shepherd, who has no experience at all, but he is helped by wise advice from the Bible.
Old Shoes (Christmas production) One girl found old shoes. Being a Christian since childhood, the heroine was confident in her righteousness and spirituality. But the old shoes helped her make a journey into her own heart and see what reigns in it.
Chest of Offenses (Christmas play for children)
Scenario for Christmas “Treasure Hunt”
Scenario for New Year and Christmas parties for children This script is good for showing in a shelter or other children's institution where children are not familiar with the essence of the Christmas holiday. The matinee begins with the arrival of Santa Claus and other characters. Then Little Star tells the children the story of Christmas and shows how much better Jesus is than Santa Claus. The scenario contains several games and competitions.
Happy Star Do you know why the top of the Christmas tree is decorated with a star? This is in memory of the Star of Bethlehem, which showed the wise men the way to the Baby Jesus. The boy Kolya learns about this from a village boy. Kolya wants to see the Star of Bethlehem on Christmas night. The sketch is based on the film of the same name.
Happiness The main characters of the scene are several people. Each of them finds their own happiness in something. But it is easy to take away and destroy. The meaning is that happiness can only be with God. The skit uses excerpts from the Jesus movie or slides.
Three trees and four gifts Grandmother and granddaughter packing gifts for Christmas. The granddaughter finds four unusual boxes, inside of which are a manger, a boat, a cross and...). Grandmother tells her the story of three trees, each of which had its own dream. It turned out that they all served Jesus. What's in the fourth box?
What is Christmas to you (recitation)
What happened, shepherds? The shepherds, to whom the angel announced the birth of the Savior, come to the village and tell people about what they saw.
What is Christmas? The boy asks his mother, father and grandmother what Christmas is. But none of them can explain it to him. On the street, a boy meets children who sing Christmas songs to him.
