Five Kernels: a Thanksgiving Skit

Cast: Storyteller, Student, Elder
Ideal for: all-church services, school chapels, small groups
Run time: 15 minutes

Actors: 3
In a nutshell: warm storytelling, respectful history, easy staging

Summary:
A dignified retelling of a thanksgiving story from the first winter, with a simple basket of kernels of corn. The Elder remembers learning to plant corn and receiving help from Native Americans; the Student connects the meaning to group of students, Bible studies, and modern gratitude during coming winter. Touches of wild birds, plenty of food versus lean seasons, and God’s presence anchor the piece. It closes with five spoken thanks and a prayer that invites a grateful heart.

Why your audience will love it:
It treats history with care, avoids stereotypes, and gives families a memorable tradition to repeat at home.