Wednesday 14 November 2012

Enacting Christmas Play Scripts Helps Build The Moral Fiber

By Dianne Crane


Jesus is the inspiration to Christians all around the world. There are many stories that are based on His life, and perhaps the most inspiring one is that which tells us how He was born. The magic of this moment that was captured by the shepherds is told to use through Christmas play scripts and these serve to help us relive the magic of Christmas.

One should surely have heard of the red-nosed reindeer Rudolph. His story is one that is mostly sung and then there are the ones that tell you of how Herod the King in power during the time so Jesus, wanted to kill him. Many people simply adapt the stories to everyday occurrences. One thing they all have in common is that they are all interesting and have very colorful characters.

Many of these stories bring their own share of wonder and magic. Add Santa Claus and one gets new and varied dimensions, some of which are really fantastic. Of course, Santa and his sleigh bells will be a part of every Christmas tale that is told. He is the inspiration for the children and the way he brings them toys is second only to the story of the stork bringing babies.

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.

Herod and his soldiers chase Joseph with the intention of killing him. This script is played by the bigger children. It is to understand how greed can destroy if one is not careful. The Wise Men who warn Joseph about the plan Herod has to kill and this is enough for Joseph to escape. This script is an action script and maost if not all the seniors will find it amusing.

Scripts are written for the sake of the children. They help to make the children understand what their religion is all about. It helps them appreciate the Glory of Christ. It brings out the advantages of being a Christian, one who is ready to share and care for his neighbors. All the dramas show how one could be a better Christian in his or her life.

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 many things that are the source of inspiration to people in daily life. The Christmas play scripts are perhaps the most common and easily the best understood of them all. Maybe it is because the events happened a long time ago that people find them so captivating. The underlying theme of loving and sharing is the message of Christmas. It helps man establish his presence once more as a social being.




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