Father: Captain who has been abroad for many years, about forty years old.

Mother: A simple woman, about thirty years old.

Xiaojie: Smart and lively, innocent and lovely boy.

Xiaohui: A beautiful and clever girl.

Renda: A boy who grew up in an orphanage is Xiaojie's classmate.

Xiaojie (2-4): Children who go to Sunday school together.

Time: Christmas Eve.

First act

Scene: In Xiaojie's living room, mom, Xiaojie and Xiaohui are decorating the Christmas tree.

Music: (Christmas bells) (please use tape for music)

Xiaojie: I'm so happy! It's Christmas in a few days, especially this year, when my father will come back to spend Christmas with us, I'm even more excited.

Mom: Yes! Dad has been drifting at sea for many years, and it is rare for him to go home for reunion. Thank god! I happen to go home this Christmas, and we can go to church together to commemorate the day when Jesus was born!

Xiaohui: This year is really the happiest Christmas. Dad hasn't come back to spend Christmas with us for years!

Xiaojie: Exactly! Then we must come up with a Christmas present for dad!

Xiaohui: I also want to choose a special gift for my father to have the most enjoyable and unforgettable Christmas.

Mom: Yes! We should think about it and choose a gift for dad! Let him be particularly surprised! Now, help mom set up the Christmas tree, clean up the house and welcome dad back. More importantly, we should prepare our hearts to commemorate the day when Jesus was born.

Music: (Listen! Angels sing loudly)

Act ii

Narrator: Xiaojie and his classmates come home from Sunday school and are in the living room. ...

Xiaojie: Mom, I came back from Sunday school, and many students came to our house to play!

Mom: Welcome to play. What story did you hear at Sunday school today?

Classmate 1: This month, Jenny told us a story about the birth of Jesus.

Classmate 2: Jesus gave us himself as the best gift, that is, he gave us his life for nothing.

Classmate 3: Jenny said that Jesus was sent to earth by God for the sins of the world, suffered and died for us, and was crucified, but later Jesus rose from the dead and ascended to heaven.

Classmate 1: Jesus came into this world and was born in an old manger. He gave his life for us, shed blood and washed away all our injustices because he loved us.

Classmate 3: Teacher Wu also said that people all over the world use Christmas as an excuse to have fun and dance all night!

Classmate 2: Right! This is because they don't know the story of the birth of Jesus. We children should tell others the good news!

Xiaojie: Teacher Guo also said that we should not only be happy for ourselves, but also share the love and joy of the Lord Jesus with some unhappy and unloved people!

Mom: Now that you mention it, it seems that I went to Sunday school, too. It's very kind of you to study hard! Do as the teacher tells you and tell others the true meaning of the birth of the Lord Jesus.

Xiaojie: There are many celebrations in the church this Christmas. Invite mom and dad to attend.

Mom: When Dad comes back, we can go together!

Classmate: (getting up) Auntie, we have to go. Goodbye.

Xiaojie, Mom: Goodbye and come again next time!

Act iii

(On the morning of Christmas Eve, in the living room)

Xiaojie: It's the 24th. Why hasn't dad come back yet?

Xiaohui: Yes! I count the days every day and hope my father will come back soon.

Xiaojie: Sister, what gift did you prepare for Dad?

Xiaohui: You tell me first, and then I'll tell you!

Xiaojie: It's a big secret. It took me a long time to remember.

Xiaohui: Forget it. I'm so stingy that I won't tell you. You'll know when dad comes back.

(Mom comes over anxiously)

Mom: What are you doing? I think dad will be back soon. We're going to prepare dinner!

Xiaohui: Great! We can have the happiest and richest dinner!

Xiaojie: (doorbell rings) Dad is back!

Xiaojie ran to open the door, and Xiaohui and his mother followed! )

Xiaojie: Dad is back. We have been waiting for you for a long time!

Dad: OK! I'm so happy to go home on Christmas Eve!

Mom: Were you tired all the way? Sit down and have a rest. Are you hungry? We are going to eat soon, and everything is ready for you to come back!

Dad: So much naive hard work for you. You should take care of Xiaojie and Xiaohui at home. They have grown taller and stronger. You have lost weight! Come on, I brought you a gift to show my gratitude. You worked hard at home! (Taking the gift) By the way, Xiaojie and Xiaohui, dad also prepared gifts for you. Come and show dad. Give the gift to Xiaojie and Xiaohui, and they say thank you together! )

Xiaohui: I also have a gift for my father! (Running to get the present) Merry Christmas and good health to Dad!

Mom: Hey! Jiang Weiwen, what are you doing? (Xiaojie sees her sister go to get a present, and she is anxious to look out and look around ...)

Xiaojie: I didn't do anything!

Mom: Have you prepared a present? Go and give it to dad.

Xiaojie: I ... (Just then the doorbell rings) I'll get the door (bring a friend in). Dad, mom and sister, I want you to meet one of my good classmates. His name is Lin Renda.

Renda: Hello, uncle and aunt!

Xiaojie: Renda grew up in an orphanage and his parents are gone, but he works hard and is a good student at school. Didn't my parents always tell me and my sister to be loving children, carry forward the great love of the Lord Jesus and be good disciples? So I want to give my father the best gift, that is, invite Renda to spend Christmas Eve with us, enjoy the peace and joy of the Lord Jesus, and share the happiness of our family reunion with Renda.

Dad: Thank you, Xiaojie. This is really the best and most touching Christmas gift for dad!

Renda: Thank you, uncle and aunt! Xiaojie often helps me and comforts me at school. Every time I miss my parents, Xiaojie will tell me about the love of the Lord Jesus. He said that your whole family often gets help from the Lord Jesus through the prayers of uncles and aunts. When I was in trouble and sad, I was comforted by Jesus. I really envy the Xiaojie family. I'm glad to be here with you today to enjoy the love of Jesus.

Mom: You are very welcome in our family! I also hope that you will make our home your own and come and play often.

Dad: I want to thank Xiaojie for the Christmas gift, which made dad spend the most meaningful and happy Christmas this year.

Xiaojie: Dad is happy, so are we. Mom, let's have dinner quickly! Jenny will call again later to urge us to take part in the celebration.

Mom: OK, let's eat quickly! The Christmas celebration program of the church is about to begin!

(end of the play)