They needed to find somewhere to stay, but the town was crowded with lots of other travellers and every inn they went to was full. Narrator: It took many days to reach Bethlehem. Mary and Joseph were very grateful to their faithful donkey who carried Mary so bravely and so carefully. Remember, Mary was about to have a baby, so it was a very long dangerous journey. Narrator: Mary rode to Bethlehem on a donkey, with Joseph walking by her side. (enter Mary the two start putting their things in bags) Joseph and Mary knew they had to go and they prepared for the journey.
It was a long way away and Mary’s baby was due any time. (Exit messenger ,enter Joseph showing that he is worried) Messenger: By order of the emperor, everyone must return to the place they were born to pay a special tax. Narrator: Soon after the angel’s visit, Herod, the ruler of the land, gave an order.
He will be the Son of God and you must call him Jesus. God sent the angel Gabriel to ask Mary if she would be the Mother of God.Īngel 1: Mary, you are the chosen one. Mary of Nazareth was very special because God had chosen her to be the Mother of His Only Son. They loved each other very much and they also loved God very much. (Enter Mary and Joseph, walking across stage.
Narrator: A long time ago in a town called Nazareth there lived a young woman called Mary and a young carpenter called Joseph. Mary, Joseph, Messenger, Sheep, Cow, Donkey, Angel1, Inn-keepers, Angel2, Chorus, Angel 3, Angel 4, Shepherd 1, Shepherd 2, Shepherd 3, Shepherd 4, Herod, 3 Wise Men, 6 Children bearing gifts A simple Christmas play for little children, perfect for a class play or any group activity with kids.