A mixed-age Christmas skit where older children lead younger children through a reenactment of the first Christmas. The older group discusses how to teach the real meaning of Christmas in a new, creative way. Their solution: take the younger children on a journey to “search for the star” that led to Jesus. As they narrate, the younger children silently perform the nativity scenes, creating a beautiful blend of teaching, storytelling, and visual drama.

THEME

Finding Jesus by following God’s light — and learning that every generation can help another discover the true meaning of Christmas.

WHO

• Narrator (Older Child/Teen)
  
• Leader 1 (Older Child/Teen)
  
• Leader 2 (Older Child/Teen)
  
• Leader 3 (Older Child/Teen)
  
• Younger Child Actors (Shepherds, Angels, Mary, Joseph, Star Bearer, Wise Men, Animals)
  
• Optional Adults: Musician, Sound Cue Leader
  
  

Flexible for 10–16 performers.

HOW

Older children read short lines; younger children perform silent actions.
Scenes transition with soft Christmas instrumental music.
The “Star” is carried by a 3–5-year-old who walks slowly across the stage.

PROPS

• Star on a stick (carried by younger child)
  
• Simple costumes (robes, scarves, large T-shirts)
  
• Manger + blanket
  
• Three gift boxes
  
• Shepherd staffs
  
• Paper angel wings
  
• Paper crown
  
• Small lantern or flashlight (optional)
  
  

TIME

20 minutes total