Editor’s note: This is the first part in a two-part series that gives the script of a traditional Christmas Nativity Play. Next Sunday will have the remainder of the script.
My journey for Christmas always takes me to the following Christmas Nativity play. It was first performed in 1992 at the San Marcos Baptist Academy by the middle school Bible class. It has been adapted for multiple audiences — mission trips in Mexico, Austin Soup Kitchen, Southside Shelter, San Antonio Baptist Children and Family Services and mission churches. This play gives the complete story of the Nativity as written by Matthew and Luke, accompanied by songs and made to be performed by a cast.
Creativity can produce the costumes which can be made from discarded bedsheets, towels, scarves or old clothes. The shepherds carry broom sticks or wood dowels. This user-friendly play can be used by anyone.
