The Christmas Gifts That Last

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WHAT

A warm, reflective Christmas play set in a modern living room. A small family gathers to open gifts—some silly, some cheap, some heartfelt, and some unexpected. As the family unwraps presents, the conversation shifts toward deeper questions:
What makes a gift valuable? Why do we give? What lasts when the holiday ends?
As they laugh, tease one another, and share memories, the family gradually steers toward the greatest gift of all: Jesus Christ, given to the world on that first Christmas night.

THEME

The most meaningful gifts are not wrapped—they are given by God.

WHO (3–5 ACTORS)

• MOM – warm, organized, tries to keep the family on schedule
  
  

• DAD – humorous, sentimental, a bit chaotic
  
  

• JORDAN – teenager, sarcastic but thoughtful
  
  

• AVA – older sibling or young adult; grounded, sincere
  
  

• GRANDMA (optional) – gentle, wise, adds depth
  
  

HOW

A simple living-room setup with chairs, a couch, a Christmas tree, and wrapped boxes or gift bags. The script blends humor and sincerity. Actors speak naturally, like a real family—with pauses, jokes, and emotional beats.

PROPS

Gift bags, tissue paper, a blanket, a silly toy, socks, coffee mug, Bible, an old ornament, a photo frame, empty wrapped boxes for comedic effect.

TIME

20 minutes