The Full-Length Christmas Pageant: “Story of Jesus”

A 45-minute, large-cast Christmas pageant retelling the Nativity story in full biblical detail—from Caesar Augustus’s decree, to Mary and Joseph’s journey, to the shepherds, angels, and wise men. Beautifully traditional, heartfelt, and reverent.

THEME

The birth of Jesus is God’s perfect promise fulfilled — announced to the humble, revealed in simplicity, and celebrated across heaven and earth.

WHO (30–60 cast)

• Narrator 1
  
  

• Narrator 2
  
  

• Caesar Augustus
  
  

• Roman Herald
  
  

• Roman Guards (2–4)
  
  

• Town Crier
  
  

• Mary
  
  

• Joseph
  
  

• Mary’s Mother (Hannah) – optional
  
  

• Joseph’s Family – optional
  
  

• Innkeeper + Innkeeper’s Family
  
  

• The Angel Gabriel
  
  

• Angel Chorus (8–20)
  
  

• Shepherds (6–12)
  
  

• Sheep (children)
  
  

• Wise Men (3)
  
  

• Wise Men’s Servants (2–6)
  
  

• King Herod
  
  

• Herod’s Advisors (2–3)
  
  

• Townspeople, travelers, children
  
  

• Choir ensemble for carols
  

HOW

• Classic Christmas pageant style
  
  

• Strong, clear narration
  
  

• Rich staging—Bethlehem street, stable, palace, fields
  
  

• Traditional costumes and props
  
  

• Choir moments woven between scenes
  
  

• Large-cast interactions without overwhelming any single actor
  

PROPS

• Scrolls
  
  

• Lamps and lanterns
  
  

• Wooden staff
  
  

• Manger
  
  

• Simple market stalls
  
  

• Roman banners
  
  

• Gifts of gold, frankincense, myrrh
  
  

• Star backdrop
  
  

• Hay bales
  
  

• Carpentry tools
  
  

• Household baskets
  
  

• Fabric for cloaks and robes
  

TIME

~45 minutes