One Christmas, the animals in the nativity were a bit of a mess. The cows were mooing off - key, the sheep were baaing at the wrong times. The rooster, thinking it was morning, crowed right when the star was shining brightest over the manger. Mary and Joseph just looked at each other and smiled. The wise men arrived and were a bit startled by all the chaos. But as they looked at the baby Jesus, they realized that even in this comical and unruly scene, there was a beautiful and holy moment. It was a nativity that was full of life and laughter.
In a church's nativity play, the innkeeper was played by a very large man. When Joseph asked for a room, the innkeeper bellowed, 'There's no room here, move along!' so loudly that it made the whole church echo. But then he immediately felt bad and whispered, 'Sorry, but my wife will kill me if I let anyone else in.' He then secretly led Joseph and Mary to a small corner in the stable. The contrast between his loud and then quiet actions had everyone in stitches. And that little corner became the most special place in the nativity that year.
Sure. Some people view the nativity story as a beautiful and inspiring account of the birth of a very important religious figure. It gives a sense of wonder and magic.
On a Christmas morn, in a stable so still. A little baby came, as was God's will. Mary held her son, with a mother's great love. Joseph by her side, like a gentle dove. The shepherds got word, from an angel on high. They hurried along, beneath the night sky. The wise men brought gifts, gold, frankincense, myrrh. For the new born king, who would shine like a star. The rhyming tale of the nativity, is a Christmas memory.
Sure. Mary was with child and she and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem. They had nowhere to go but a stable. Jesus was born there. Shepherds saw angels who told them of Jesus' birth. They then went to see the baby. It's a story full of wonder.
One funny nativity play story is when the little boy playing Joseph got his robe caught on a prop and dragged half the manger scene across the stage as he walked. Everyone in the audience was trying hard not to laugh out loud.
Sure. One funny nativity story is about a little shepherd boy in the play who got his costume all tangled up just as he was about to go on stage. He ended up looking like a walking ball of wool but still managed to say his lines with a big smile. It made everyone laugh.
Well, here's one. My friend once played Santa at a local Christmas party. He had a big, fake belly on and everything. As he was walking around giving out presents, he tripped over a toy that was left on the floor. He went tumbling down and his fake beard fell off. All the kids started laughing, but he was a good sport and just laughed along. He then told the kids that Santa was so excited to see them he just couldn't wait to get to them fast enough.
Well, there was this Christmas when my little brother was convinced that Santa was going to come through the chimney. So he set up a little 'trap' with toys and string by the fireplace to catch Santa. When he woke up in the morning, he found that the cat had gotten caught in the trap instead. He was so disappointed at first, but then we all had a good laugh about it.
Here's one. Santa Claus was on his way to deliver presents in a small town. He stopped at a chimney that was a bit too narrow for him. As he tried to squeeze through, his big belly got stuck. He wiggled and jiggled until finally, with a big 'pop', he made it through. The kids downstairs heard all the commotion and thought it was part of the magic.
Sure. The Nativity story is central to Christmas. Mary became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Joseph, being a righteous man, didn't want to shame her publicly so he was going to divorce her quietly but the angel's message changed his mind. In Bethlehem, the place where Jesus was born, was significant. The humble birth in a stable shows God's love for all, regardless of status. The shepherds were the first to be informed by the angels, and they hurried to see the baby. The wise men's journey with their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh added to the wonder of the story.
Well, the Christmas nativity story is centered around Jesus' birth. Mary became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Joseph, being a righteous man, took Mary as his wife. They had to go to Bethlehem for a census. Once there, since there was no proper place to stay, Jesus was born in a simple manger. It's a very significant story in Christianity. The shepherds were the first to be informed by angels about the birth. And then the wise men came with their precious gifts, which symbolize different things related to Jesus' divinity and kingship.