During a Christmas play rehearsal, the Nativity cast keeps getting interrupted by a talking Christmas tree who thinks everything is about him. The tree complains about decorations, demands attention, and insists he should be “the star of the show.”

The cast grows frustrated, but a young shepherd gently reminds the tree what Christmas is really about: Jesus’ birth and God’s love. Through humor, patience, and truth, the tree learns humility and gratitude. The skit closes with a Bible verse about shining God’s light rather than seeking our own spotlight.

Theme

Humility, Christmas, and shining for God instead of ourselves.

The skit teaches that Christmas isn’t about being the “star of the show” or getting attention, but about pointing to Jesus and reflecting His light with a humble heart.

Characters (5-7 actors)

• Narrator – calm, patient

• Mary – kind, gentle

• Joseph – practical, good-hearted

• Shepherd Eli – thoughtful young shepherd (voice of reason)

• Wise Man #1 – offers exaggerated ideas

• Wise Man #2 – logical, slightly dramatic

• Christmas Tree (Tree) – talkative, dramatic, easily offended

When

Modern day, during a church or school Christmas play rehearsal.

Props & Costumes

• A Christmas tree costume or a decorated cardboard tree

• Simple nativity costumes (Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men)

• Small star prop

• A script or book for the Narrator

• Optional: small “gifts” for humor

Why

The skit ends with Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

This verse explains the heart of the story: we are called to shine, not so people will admire us, but so they will see God’s goodness and give glory to Him.

How

The setting is a simple rehearsal/nativity stage that can be done in any church or school hall:

• A basic nativity setup (manger area or just space for Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men).

• A Christmas tree (costumed actor or decorated cardboard/tree prop) standing to the side.

• Minimal props and simple costumes, with the focus on dialogue and expression.

Lighting can slightly dim during the final Scripture moment to highlight the idea of “shining for God” while keeping everything easy to perform.

Time

5 minutes