Theme: Giving from the heart
Cast: 5 actors
Length: ~7 minutes
Ages: Children to middle school

The Gift That Lasts
A Fun, Heartwarming Christmas Skit for Kids & Preteens (7 Minutes)

Theme: Giving from the heart

Make your Christmas program unforgettable with this charming, laugh-filled skit about what truly matters during the holiday season. The Gift That Lasts follows four kids at a classroom gift exchange: Lena the planner, Milo the comedian, Tess the quiet creative, and Jayden—the only one who shows up without a wrapped present.

When Jayden reveals he brought something different—a gift that lasts—the group discovers that the greatest gift isn’t found under a tree at all. Through humor, storytelling, and a simple explanation of the Christmas message, the kids learn that Jesus is the true gift of Christmas, and that love, kindness, and joy outlast any toy or treat.

Perfect for churches, children’s ministries, Christian schools, and family services, this skit is easy to stage, fast-paced, and filled with both laughs and meaningful moments.

What You Get:

• Full 1000-word script (~7 minutes)
  
  

• 5 flexible roles (great for kids & preteens)
  
  

• Simple classroom set and minimal props
  
  

• A clear gospel-centered message wrapped in fun
  
  

• Great fit for children’s church, Christmas parties, or Sunday programs
  
  

Help your young actors share the heart of Christmas with a skit that’s sweet, funny, and easy for any group to perform—reminding everyone that the best gift isn’t in a box… it’s Jesus.

Cast of Characters:

• LENA – Organized, slightly dramatic, loves Christmas parties
  
  

• MILO – Goofy and excitable, big fan of video games
  
  

• TESS – Sweet and thoughtful, carries a stuffed animal
  
  

• JAYDEN – Quiet, kind, brings the “gift that lasts”
  
  

NARRATOR – Can be used for stage direction or voice-over if needed