North Pole News – The Bethlehem Broadcast

North Pole News: The Bethlehem Broadcast is a playful 8–10 minute Christmas skit that blends fun North Pole comedy with the true story of Jesus’ birth. Designed for 6–12 kids in 2nd–5th grade, it’s perfect for school Christmas concerts, children’s church, and holiday programs that want both laughs and meaning.

Set in a busy North Pole newsroom, a team of young reporters covers their usual stories—gingerbread problems, reindeer training, and snow forecasts—until breaking news arrives from far away in the town of David. A bright star is shining over Bethlehem, travelers are heading in the same direction, and something important is happening that’s bigger than Santa, snow, or Christmas tree lighting ceremonies.

As the “North Pole News Team” investigates, they interview:

• A shepherd who tells of angels announcing “good news of great joy”

• Wise men who followed the star to worship the newborn King

• A traveler from Nazareth who explains Mary and Joseph’s long journey

Piece by piece, the kids retell the nativity story through fun “live reports” and interviews, with simple staging and minimal props. In the end, the newsroom delivers its first-ever biblical headline:

“Good news of great joy: A Savior is born!”

The skit closes with the cast leading a classic Christmas carol, making it a beautiful bridge between secular holiday cheer and the true meaning of Christmas.

Details:

• Length: 8–10 minutes

• Cast: 6–12 kids

• Best For: 2nd–5th grade, school concerts, church groups, children’s ministry

• Staging: Simple “news desk,” a star, basic costumes (scarves, hats, shepherd robes, paper crowns)

• Themes: Jesus as the real “good news,” joy, wonder, and sharing the Christmas story in a kid-friendly way

North Pole News: The Bethlehem Broadcast is an easy-to-stage, crowd-pleasing skit that helps kids have fun andclearly share why Christmas truly matters.

North Pole News: The Bethlehem Broadcast

A Fun Christmas Skit for Kids

Length: 8–10 minutes

Cast: 6–12 kids

Cast of Characters

• Narrator – Helps the audience follow the story

• Anchor 1 – Holly Frost – Main news anchor, excited but tries to stay professional

• Anchor 2 – Nick Noel – Co-anchor, a little silly, loves Christmas puns

• Weather Reporter – Snowy – Over-the-top about snow, loves weather maps

• Field Correspondent – Casey – On-location reporter who keeps losing their map

• Producer – Jingle – Bossy but kind; keeps the show moving

• Shepherd Sam – Shepherd who bursts in with big news

• Wise Person 1 – Mel – Calm, thoughtful

• Wise Person 2 – Cas – Curious, asks questions

• Traveler from Nazareth – Miriam – Friendly traveler who explains the journey

• Optional: Extra Shepherds / Extra Reporters / Camera Kid for bigger groups

Costumes: simple Christmas colors for reporters (scarves, hats), a “North Pole News” sign, a cardboard microphone, weather map chart, simple shawl/robe for shepherds and traveler, paper crowns for wise men.