Christmas and New Year

Alternative Christmas Reading

Susan Walton · 19 August 2007
Style
Lighthearted 
Duration
  3min
Actors
1N
Characters
Narrator
Summary
How the Christmas story might read if written from a modern consumerism perspective. (With apologies to Dr. Luke, who could not be contacted at time of publication. Copyright privileges are therefore waived. Similarities between this sketch and part of his work is entirely deliberate).
Script

Now it came to pass from about the eighth month of the year, that there went out a decree from the profit ­makers that the entire Western world should go out and spend…

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The Christmas Story Explained

Valerie Klaus · 30 July 2007
Style
Drama.
Duration
15-20min
Scripture
Luke 2, Matthew 2
Actors
1M/F, 9C
Characters
Director- large kid or adult Mary- she is new to the church, hasn’t heard the Christmas story and is confused Joseph- he tries to explain the confusion. Innkeeper- may wear a beard as if he is practicing in it. Shepherd 1 - carry stuffed sheep and crook Shepherd 2 - blanket over arm Shepherd 3 - carries crook Wise men
Summary
How do children view the Christmas story when it’s first heard. Mary, new to the church asks questions that give us a unique view. This is a skit within a skit and has very simple sets.
Script

(Kids in street clothes, Mary has a pregnant belly on, (pillow hanging from shoulders), props, no sets, kids are mingling on set, director comes on) Director- Ok guys,…

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