Christmas Themed Scripts
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The morning after the Nativity, a shepherd tells the throng of people in Bethlehem about the miracle he and his brothers have witnessed.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
Glory to God in the Highest
Glory to God in the Highest
A responsive scripture reading about the birth of Jesus, the circumstances of the world that He was born into and how His story continues to affect our story.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
The Price of a Puppy
The Price of a Puppy
A woman reflects on her childhood and learning what the true meaning of what a “gift” really is.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 6-8 minutes
Spelling Christmas
Spelling Christmas
A Dad teaches his Son how to truly spell “Christmas.”
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 2-3 minutes
Paparazzi at the Manger
Paparazzi at the Manger
Do we get so caught up in worldly tasks that we almost miss the birth of Jesus? What are we really looking for at Christmas?
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 3-5 minutes
The Best Gift of All
The Best Gift of All
Do we get so caught up in finding just the right gift at Christmas that we miss the greatest gift of all? A child who gets to select a favorite gift at Christmas points us to the best gift of all.
- Characters: 6
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 6-8 minutes
What I Really Want
What I Really Want
Mark and his father, John, haven’t been on speaking terms for quite some time. But there’s something about Christmas that makes it seem unthinkable not to mend a broken relationship.
- Characters: 4
- Genre: Dramedy
- Length: 8-10 minutes
What Difference Does Jesus Make?
What Difference Does Jesus Make?
An out-of-work husband and father begins to question the reasons of why we celebrate Christmas, when his wife reminds him that there is a greater purpose at work.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 7-9 minutes
I’m Dreaming of a…
I’m Dreaming of a…
Mary and Marta compare notes on how crazy their holiday season gets, when Marta realizes that she’s too caught up in preparing and making everything perfect.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 7-9 minutes
Christmas is About Receiving
Christmas is About Receiving
A delivery person explains to a new employee the reason some people do not receive their Christmas gifts and packages.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 4-6 minutes
Believe It Or Not
Believe It Or Not
A game show deals with hard-to-believe facts and leads us to think about the reality of the birth of Jesus.
- Characters: 5
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 2-3 minutes
Where is Home at Christmas?
Where is Home at Christmas?
Jim reminds Bill that at Christmas, there is always hope.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
Scrooge
Scrooge
An adaptation of the classic Christmas story “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Includes powerpoint slides and hi-res artwork.
- Characters: 20+
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 35-40 minutes
The Secret is in the Praise
The Secret is in the Praise
Bob has an unexpected encounter with Rox, a homeless woman who teaches him about joy.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Dramedy
- Length: 5-6 minutes
A Christmas Do-Over
A Christmas Do-Over
Dan wants to make up for the mistakes he’s made in the past year and thinks having a “perfect” Christmas for his family is the key…until he meets Joe, “The Toy Man.”
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4-6 minutes
A Christmas Journey
A Christmas Journey
It’s the night before the big event, and Christmas is on a journey to the Holy Little City. He and the friends he meets up with along the way must arrive in the Holy Little City by morning, but the road isn’t always easy. Even with good friends all around all around, dangers threaten to keep them from reaching the Holy Little City in time all together and in one piece!
- Characters: 16+
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 20-30 minutes
In The Nick of Time
In The Nick of Time
Distracted by the demands of work and children, Jason and Beth have become more like roommates than lovers. However, their predictable schedules are about to be turned upside down by a very unexpected pregnancy. This script includes title and transition slides.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 16 minutes
The Christmas Movie
The Christmas Movie
Christmas is the time of year when hearts are open to “feel-good” themes like peace and charity. Movies love to cash in on these themes and the patrons who gladly pay the ticket price! This play is the re-telling of some popular classic Christmas movies, how the message of Christ is inescapable and how God’s “screenplay” will not be outdone. Script download includes play poster slides and hi-res artwork.
- Characters: 6
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 35-40 minutes
The Cost of Christmas
The Cost of Christmas
Through an intense competition at work for an upcoming promotion, Mike is able to share the true meaning of Christmas with his coworker Brien.
- Characters: 10+
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 15-20 minutes
Homeless for Christmas
Homeless for Christmas
A well off businessman learns the true meaning of Christmas from an unlikely source.
- Characters: 5
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 8-10 minutes
An Evening in December
An Evening in December
Sam reminds his family to slow down and remember the true meaning of Christmas through the reading of the Christmas Story.
- Characters: 5
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 15-20 minutes
Tell Me the Story
Tell Me the Story
This monologue, designed to be presented on Christmas Eve before the story of Jesus’ birth is shared, expresses through one voice the many thoughts and feelings of those who are drawn to Christmas.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-5 minutes
Two Kings?
Two Kings?
King Herod knew the birth of another king, Jesus, would mean his life would have to change. Do we recognize the same thing and that there cannot be two kings?
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
The Christmas season is the one time out of the year that we see the world a little differently. But what if we changed our hearts and minds to have the Christmas spirit all year long?
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 1-2 minutes
Glorious Interruption
Glorious Interruption
A story is told of a young couple with romantic notions of marriage when their ideal vision for the future is suddenly interrupted by God.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 6-8 minutes
Heard On High
Heard On High
Two angels reminisce and relive the glory days of one of their first nights, “The Big One,” the night when Jesus was born.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 5-7 minutes
The Black Friday Huddle
The Black Friday Huddle
It’s that time of year again! A time of celebration, a time of giving…a time for practicing your best moves to knock over that lady who wants the same bunny slippers you do for Christmas! This is a fun look at how we often take our Christmas shopping a little over the top.
- Characters: 5
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 3-5 minutes
Christmas Eve Opener
Christmas Eve Opener
This is a fun way to start your Christmas Eve service and to get your congregation warmed up a for a time of celebration.
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 2-3 minutes
My Christmas Chaos
My Christmas Chaos
A frazzled young woman struggles with the disenchantment that can come when our holiday expectations don’t align with reality, and the idols we mistakenly establish in our hearts.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4-6 minutes
What’s Missing?
What’s Missing?
A series of examples and questions to cause the listeners to consider if there is a void in their lives and to consider Jesus as the Author and Finisher of their faith.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4-6 minutes
