In this silly and imaginative skit, a group of adults is decorating their church for Christmas when the unexpected happens—the Christmas tree starts talking. With dramatic flair and Kate McKinnon–level intensity, the tree loudly critiques every decorating choice, from crooked lights to questionable ornament placement. It demands to be tilted, refuses popcorn garland, and insists on being handled “gently” because it “bruises easily.” As the decorators grow increasingly annoyed, chaos erupts: one person argues with the tree, another films the spectacle for YouTube, and someone threatens to replace the tree entirely with a giant inflatable snowman.

Amid the comedic chaos, the tree finally admits that it only wants to look its best for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Realizing they’ve all been stressing more about appearances than about the heart of Christmas, the group softens and embraces the moment. The skit ends with everyone giving the tree a group hug and preparing to decorate again—this time, from its “good angle.” This lighthearted moment offers laughter while gently reminding audiences to keep their focus on what truly matters during Christmas.

Theme

Gratitude and refocusing on Jesus instead of outward perfection. (Trusting that God values the heart behind what we do more than how “perfect” everything appears.)

Characters

(3–6 adults)

• Narrator – Warm, slightly sarcastic, guides the audience and adds humorous commentary.

• Mia – Practical, organized leader of the decorating crew; wants everything done on time.

• Josh – Lighthearted, jokey helper; doesn’t take things too seriously.

• Ava – Techy and playful; loves filming everything for social media.

• Tree – The talking Christmas tree; dramatic, opinionated, and secretly tender-hearted.

When

Modern day – during a church Christmas-decorating night.

Props & Costumes

• Christmas tree (real, artificial, or wearable tree costume)

• Boxes of ornaments and tinsel

• String lights

• Star topper

• A smartphone (for Ava)

• Simple modern clothes; Three actors can wear green/brown with a few attached ornaments or stand behind the tree

Why

The skit highlights 1 Samuel 16:7, where God reminds Samuel that people look at outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. It teaches that while decorations and beauty can be fun, what really matters at Christmas is a heart that honors Jesus—not perfect staging or picture-perfect moments.

How

One simple stage area:

• Center: the Christmas tree

• Around it: a few boxes labeled “Ornaments,” “Lights,” etc.

• A small c,lear space for the characters to move and “decorate”
  No complex lighting is necessary—just a general warm wash. The Tree’s voice can come from an actor hidden behind the tree or from someone in a simple tree-like costume.

Time

5–6 minutes