Luke 1:35: "And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God." Description: Dancing, Non-speaking roles, children can dress as various animals and react non-verbally to the events. Transition Song: “Away in a Manger” (Setting the mood for the humble stable setting.) Scene 4: In the Stable Main characters include Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, the Three Wise Men, Shepherds, Angels, and the Stars. Get your free copy of “The Star of Bethlehem” now and start planning an unforgettable Christmas play for your school.

If you’re comfortable, please do share pictures or videos of your rendition. It’s always a pleasure to see how different schools bring their unique touch to this timeless story.James 1:17: "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change." Wise Man 1: (Holding a prop gift) “We followed the star to find the king, and bring gifts from lands afar.”

If you decide to use “The Star of Bethlehem” for your school’s nativity play, we would be overjoyed to see how it turns out! The Star of Bethlehem” is a delightful rendition of the traditional nativity story, tailored specifically for children aged 3-7 years.Christmas is more than just a day in December, it’s a way of life, About loving, giving, and lessening strife. Description: Several children can play shepherds, with a few lines each, expressing wonder and joy. This additional scene provides a light-hearted break in the narrative, offering entertainment and a chance for the children to show off their creativity and enjoy the performance. Description: A group of children, possibly with one having a speaking line announcing Jesus’ birth. Others can sing or do simple choreographed movements.

The narrator(s) can deliver these lines with warmth and expressiveness, making the audience feel appreciated and part of the celebration. Bean heads to a local Christmas market and meets his girlfriend, Irma Gobb. Irma drags Bean to a jewellery shop window and points at a ring she wants, but Bean buys a picture of a couple next to it, thinking this is what she is pointing to. Christmas is not a merry time for all, as Wendy Cope makes clear in this perfectly executed poem, reproduced below. Comedic talent is as underrated in the world of poetry as it is in other art forms, but Cope is a virtuoso whose highly skilled work dazzles with irony, wit, and parody. She has been called “a jet-age Tennyson” for her pitch-perfect common touch:Transition Song: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” (A gentle start, fitting with the starry theme.) Scene 2: Mary and Joseph’s Journey Matthew 2:10: "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." Christmas Bible Verses for Holiday Cards