Despite his reputation as the great novelist of Tess of the d’Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure, Thomas Hardy wrote more than 1,000 poems and considered himself to be first and foremost a poet. This Christmas poem is a subtle discussion of the nature of faith; it might be far-fetched to imagine oxen kneeling to the new-born baby Jesus, but the speaker still wants it to be true. This conclusion ensures that the play ends on a high note, filled with joy and the true spirit of Christmas. It’s a perfect way to involve everyone and leave the audience with a lasting impression of the children’s performance. Execution Tips for the Dancing Animals Scene: Luke 2:20: "The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told." Angel: (Announcing) “Fear not, for born today in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”

All characters come forward and bow/curtsy. The play can conclude with a final Christmas carol involving the audience.) The narrative emphasizes the themes of hope, joy, and the importance of kindness and sharing during the Christmas season. Main characters include Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, the Three Wise Men, Shepherds, Angels, and the Stars.

Here are the most popular Christmas Bible verses about the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, the Nativity story, and the true meaning of Christmas. Whether you're looking for Bible verses to write in Christmas cards, a Bible story for your family to read around the tree, or just as a personal reminder of why we celebrate the season, these Christmas Scriptures will remind you of the joy we have because of Jesus Christ! John 3:16: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Narrators (the stars) share heartfelt messages about the meaning of Christmas, focusing on love, sharing, and being kind to one another.

The setting is a simple stable in Bethlehem, with minimal props to ensure ease of staging and focus on the story and characters. Luke 2:7: "And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn." 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." Most of the location scenes - set in a market - were shot on videotape in Kingston upon Thames. Studio sequences were recorded before a live audience at Thames Television's Teddington Studios. Following its broadcast on American cable television network HBO, this episode won the 1995 CableACE award for best comedy special. [4] [5] 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!

Additional roles include dancing animals in the stable, additional angels, shepherds, and stars, allowing flexibility for more children to participate. We can’t wait to see your performances and wish you all a very merry and theatrical Christmas season! Read the Nativity Script Below A number of elements were used as inspiration for other programs. The 'lights on a well known building being accidentally switched off' gag is used by comedian Peter Kay at the end of his Live at the Top of the Tower DVD, while the turkey scene inspired a scene in an episode of Friends titled " The One with All the Thanksgivings", and later led to an adaptation for the film Bean, though it was cut out of the international release (outside North America) and reserved for a special feature section entitled "Bean Scenes Unseen". [6] Another turkey gag was used in the Mr. Bean: The Animated Series episode "Dinner for Two".Innkeeper 3:“I wish I could help, for your need is clear, But perhaps in the stable, you’ll find some cheer.”