Friday, November 23, 2012

Enacting Christmas Play Scripts Helps Build The Moral Fiber

By Dianne Crane


There are many stories on the Savior Jesus and his life. My favorite is the one that tells us about his birth. Maybe you have heard about it. Of the many Christmas play scripts this is one that tells us how the shepherds learnt about the Baby Jesus who lay in the manger and was visited by the Wise men and blessed by them.

There are many stories which involve lots of interesting characters and tell of wondrous deeds. Some of these deal with the chase where Herod wants to kill the Baby Jesus as soon as He comes to know about the news of His birth. Some of them tell us different versions of the story and yet others tell us how Rudolph the red nosed Reindeer got involved.

It is difficult to avoid the fun and excitement in the season. One would sometimes be caught waiting for Santa Claus and his sled to bring us toys. This is a childish notion that we learn when we are kids. Being good becomes a priority for all of us and anyone who is not gets ignored on the big day. It is this mood which makes the season one of fantasy and rejoicing.

All the stories written for Christmas will deal exclusively with the birth and the events surrounding it. Joseph is the principal character as he is the father of child Jesus and Mary the mother also occupies huge portions in the proceedings. The Wise Men who bring the gifts are prominently portrayed in some while the shepherds are shown to be the main characters in quite some others.

There are few stories that highlight how Joseph evades the soldiers and of the Magi warning him about the plot hatched to kill Jesus. There are some which actually depict Herod in person as a character who is blinded with his hatred. It shows how love for power can be very detrimental to the well being of a person.

The main things about the season are highlighted by the scripts. These bring the children closer to religion and help them understand what Jesus has done for us. This is the time they come to understand why they are Christians and how they should be willing to give and share. Dramas are written in a manner that brings out these points.

Creating dramas and plays for the children to enact the events of a given Christmas night helps them develop their own perspective. They realize their moral obligations mainly through their interaction with their friends and the people who watch the play. It fosters the spirit of brotherhood and helps them appreciate the season of giving.

There are stories that inspire and these Christmas play scripts have continued to inspire generations of people. Maybe some of them are skeptical, since many of these events happened so long ago. But it is the spirit of sharing and the ability to receive love that makes man different from the animals. It is the one thing that man as a social being shares more than anything in the world.




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