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The Star of Bethlehem Journey
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7 Minutes | 4 Actors

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WHAT

A humorous yet reverent Christmas skit following the wise men as they travel under the bright star. They argue about directions, blame each other for wrong turns, question the star's brightness settings, and meet townspeople along the way. Amid the comedy, the journey leads them closer to the newborn King.

THEME

When we follow God’s direction — even imperfectly — His guidance always leads us to Jesus.

WHO

  • Wise Man 1 (Caspar) – confident, loud, and absolutely terrible at directions.

  • Wise Man 2 (Melchior) – the calm thinker who secretly can’t read maps.

  • Wise Man 3 (Balthazar) – dramatic, poetic, and constantly tired.

  • Star Guide – an energetic child or youth portraying the “star.”

  • Townspeople – optional younger children (scribes, merchants, innkeepers).

HOW

A playful comedy with heartfelt moments. Movement-heavy, big reactions, and easy lines. Wise men bicker, consult maps upside down, and ask locals for advice. The Star Guide twirls, points, freezes dramatically, and lights the way. The story gradually shifts from chaos to reverence as they near Bethlehem.

PROPS

Gold box, frankincense jar, myrrh container, long map, lantern, “scroll signs,” and a star prop on a stick or headband.

TIME

7 minutes

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