Susan's Script Box~Merry Christmas!
Last Updated:18Aug2002

"Merry Christmas!"

Theme: Christmas
Scripture: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the Holy One is understanding (Proverbs 9:10)
Synopsis: A boy know the real meaning of Christmas
Characters:
Tony- an unhappy and poor boy that sells candles on the street…
Mr. Gavin- a kind and happy old man who is a customer of Tony
Some people- they go to the church
Billy & Sue- two children who talk on the street
Narrator
Props: Some candles, chairs of the church

(The first scene opens with Tony sitting on the floor. There are some candles in front of him. He is cold and unhappy.)

Tony: Why no one wants to buy my candles? If I can't sell any candles, father will punish me.

(There are two children walk in front he. And they talk loudly)

Billy: Sue, how many presents have you got in aunt's home?

Sue: I have got three presents only. Today is Christmas day. What are you going to do tonight?

(Billy talks to Sue quietly, and then they laugh loudly.)

Tony: Oh! I forget that…(say to Billy and Sue) Merry Christmas! Do you want to use some candles to decorate your home? It can make your room more beautiful. Let's buy some candles!

Narrator: Billy and Sue do not answer him. And they leave the street fast.

Tony: (unhappy) Why I can't have a happy Christmas day? Why I must sit here to sell candles now?

(An old man walks towards Tony, and stands in front of him)

Tony: (little sad) Merry Christmas, sir! Do you want some candles?

Mr. Gavin: Little boy, why are you so sad? Would you let me know why you are sad?

Tony: Today is Christmas. But I can't sell any candles. I am very unhappy.

Mr. Gavin: Let us go to a place! You can know what is the meaning of Christmas.

(Tony goes to the church with Mr. Gavin. The second scene open and there are some people sit on the chair and praying.)

Mr. Gavin: I am one of clergyman of this church called Mr. Gavin. Let's sit here.

(Then Mr. Gavin goes in front the people and talk to people.)

Mr. Gavin: Today is Christmas. But now people almost forget the meaning of it. About two thousand years ago, Jesus gave birth of the world. He is the Son of God. Christmas is commemoration of Jesus birthday.
(Little unhappy) But today people only know that Christmas is a holiday. They play happily with others. They eating and drinking extravagant. Only a few people go to church to attend the worship of Christmas…
Let's sing a song to worship our Lord.

[Amazing grace how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found. Was blind, but now can see.]

Narrator: The worship ends and Mr. Gavin talks with Tony.

Mr. Gavin: Do you know the real meaning of Christmas now? (Then he gives some money to Tony.)

Tony: Yes, I know, the real meaning of Christmas now. But…why you give the money to me?

Mr. Gavin: (with smile) Because I want to buy all candles to decorate the church.

(They all laugh happily)

End

(Written in F.2, 26Sep 2001)