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Friday 16 November 2012

Enacting Christmas Play Scripts Helps Build The Moral Fiber

By Dianne Crane


Jesus is the inspiration to Christians all around the world. There are many stories that are based on His life, and perhaps the most inspiring one is that which tells us how He was born. The magic of this moment that was captured by the shepherds is told to use through Christmas play scripts and these serve to help us relive the magic of Christmas.

There are many stories which involve lots of interesting characters and tell of wondrous deeds. Some of these deal with the chase where Herod wants to kill the Baby Jesus as soon as He comes to know about the news of His birth. Some of them tell us different versions of the story and yet others tell us how Rudolph the red nosed Reindeer got involved.

It is difficult to avoid the fun and excitement in the season. One would sometimes be caught waiting for Santa Claus and his sled to bring us toys. This is a childish notion that we learn when we are kids. Being good becomes a priority for all of us and anyone who is not gets ignored on the big day. It is this mood which makes the season one of fantasy and rejoicing.

All the stories written for Christmas will deal exclusively with the birth and the events surrounding it. Joseph is the principal character as he is the father of child Jesus and Mary the mother also occupies huge portions in the proceedings. The Wise Men who bring the gifts are prominently portrayed in some while the shepherds are shown to be the main characters in quite some others.

The adventurous stories are those which deal with the action where Joseph escapes from the clutches of the bad king Herod. He is chased by the soldiers but thanks to the timely warning from the Magi he manages to escape. There are some scripts which show Herod as the bad king who is destroyed by his hatred.

Scripts are written for the sake of the children. They help to make the children understand what their religion is all about. It helps them appreciate the Glory of Christ. It brings out the advantages of being a Christian, one who is ready to share and care for his neighbors. All the dramas show how one could be a better Christian in his or her life.

One involves children during this season of love and sharing through the dramas. Children are made to play some part in the enactment so that they find what they need to do in order to be real Christians. By fostering the spirit of love one crates morally responsible citizens who understand their duties better. The children find that their involvement is brought to the fruition only when they are willing to share for their brethren.

People find inspiration in the things ordinary and the extraordinary. At Christmas time the Christmas play scripts find their value as sources of inspiration. They are easily understandable and so loved that everyone big and small share the festive mood as one. This projection of man as a social entity that has stood the test of time is perhaps the biggest moral of Christmas. It also helps spread the message of love for one another.




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