Theme: The Christ Of Christmas Changes Lives

(Based on Isaiah 61)

Scenes I - IV are placed in various areas of the sanctuary. In Act I each of the four scenes portrays a different pitfall of the holiday season: the bitter family feelings, the busyness, the anxiety, the loneliness. In Act II the same scenes are touched by the glory and power of the Christ Child. (The optional use of a spotlight enhances the effectiveness of each scene.)

Act I

(Actors in Scenes I - IV take their places, then freeze)

Scene I

Setting: To the left of stage, a family living room after a long day of shopping. Table sits in center of the room cluttered with Christmas items. Overstuffed chair sits to right of table

Characters:FATHER: Middle-aged, typical middle-class breadwinnerMOTHER: Vivacious, committed to her familyC…