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WHAT:

A group of Bethlehem kids are supposed to be asleep… but the whole town feels different tonight. Strange lights. Busy streets. Whispering neighbors. Animals making noises at odd hours. Nobody can sleep. Curiosity wins, and the kids sneak out to investigate. After silly theories, wild guesses, and whispered arguments, they stumble into a quiet stable—where a young couple is gazing lovingly at a newborn baby.
When the kids realize they’re witnessing the first Christmas, their sleepy confusion melts into awe. They promise to share this story with everyone they meet.

THEMES:

Welcoming Jesus · Wonder · Childlike Faith · Sharing Good News · Curiosity · Joy

WHO (5–6 ACTORS):

• Leah — practical, brave, the “leader”
  
  

• Eli — dramatic, easily excited
  
  

• Naomi — imaginative, thinks everything is magical
  
  

• Sam — nervous, always whisper-yelling “We’re gonna get in trouble!”
  
  

• Micah — younger sibling, cute, unpredictable
  
  

• Optional: Innkeeper or Shepherd cameo
  
  

COSTUMES:

Simple tunic-style kids’ clothes; cloaks or blankets as “sleepover gear.”

PROPS:

Blankets, pillows, lantern or flashlight, stuffed animals, stable setup, manger and doll baby, hay, wooden crates.

WHY:

To help children understand that Jesus welcomes everyone, especially those with childlike curiosity and joy.

HOW:

Set the stage with two spaces:

• Left side: kids’ “sleepover spot”
  
  

• Right side: stable scene (soft light)
  Lighting shifts as excitement builds.
  
  

TIME:

~10 minutes