Simple Nativity Script

Traditional Nativity Play

Oh come all ye faithful—Opening song

Narrator #1: More than 2,700 years ago, the prophet Isaiah declared: 

“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall 

conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. (Isaiah 7: 14).

Narrator #2: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a
decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is
called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) To be taxed
with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. (Mary & Joseph enter)

Song: O, Little Town of Bethlehem - Everyone

Narrator #1:  ”And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that
she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and
wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no
room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:5-7)

#2: And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the
field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord
came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they
were sore afraid. 

Angel:  Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling
clothes, lying in a manger.  

Narrator #1 “And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us And
they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. (Luke 2:15,16)

1979-Christmas play at the Nursing Home

Song: Away in a Manger:                      

(Shepherds enter from the back

Narrator #2:  suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the
heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace, good will toward men. (Luke 2:8-14)

Narrator #1: “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of
Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star (Angel carrying star enters on stage) in the east, and are come to worship him. and lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came
and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they
rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they
saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him:
and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts;
gold, and frankincense and myrrh. (Matthew 2:1-2,9-11)

2012 Nativity in Monticello
Orchestrated by Ashley & Anthony

Song:  -  Have a Very Merry Christmas

Narrator #1: This is the month when all the world looks heavenward and
walks in the light of that new star that shone so long ago. This is the month
when all the world is aglow with lights representing the Light of Christ, when
all the world resounds with the eternal hymns of Christmas, when all the
world pauses to smile and to reflect, when all the world remembers the greatest
miracle of all the birth of the Savior of mankind in a stable so far away.
This, then, is the most beautiful story ever told. The story of that silent, holy night, when the Son of God, our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, was born.

Song: Silent Night- Everyone

(Donkeys, Angels, and Wise Men can also be added for larger groups)