10 Minutes | 5 Actors
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WHAT:
On Christmas morning, a family wakes up to a shocking discovery:
All the presents are gone.
Chaos erupts.
Confusion spreads.
And one child immediately grabs a magnifying glass, puts on an oversized T-shirt like a detective coat, and declares:
“I’m on the case.”
Suspects include:
• the family dog,
• Santa Claus himself,
• and even baby Jesus from the nativity scene.
The detective’s dramatic interrogations, ridiculous clues, and over-serious attitude bring nonstop laughter.
Eventually, the truth comes out:
The gifts weren’t stolen—they were given to a family in need.
And the detective learns the greatest mystery of Christmas…
that the best gifts are the ones we give.
THEMES:
Giving · Joy · Compassion · Family · Christmas Spirit
WHO (4–5 ACTORS):
Detective Danny/Dani — dramatic kid detective, big personality
Mom — patient, secretly knows the truth
Dad — tries to help but adds confusion
Sibling (Alex) — comedic sidekick or assistant
Dog (optional) — played by a child or puppet, very energetic
Optional “Neighbor Family” — silhouette or short cameo at the end
COSTUMES:
Oversized T-shirt detective “coat,” magnifying glass, notebook, pajamas for family.
PROPS:
Magnifying glass, notepad, nativity set, empty gift boxes, dog toy, blanket, flashlight.
HOW:
Stage divided:
Left = Christmas tree + empty present area
Center = Family living room
Right = Nativity set
TIME:
~10 minutes