The School Nativity PlayThe children were all gathered to perform the Christmas play
They'd been rehearsed they were well versed in what they had to say
The parents were all gathered with smiles and brimming eyes
About to find that Christmas will involve the odd surprise
Joseph and his virgin were first to join the fray
To Bethlehem To Bethlehem on their merry way
Mary said I'm pregnant Jo I really need a rest
Joseph said - you're not - that's just a jumper up your vest
The Shepherds they were watching as their flock all grazed by night
And suddenly above them appeared a blazing light
First Shepherd cried "We're chosen - it's the Son of God I bet"
But was convinced by number two it was a Jumbo Jet
Gabriel was sulking coz he didn't like his part
He wanted to be Joseph, knew the words all off by heart
When he appeared to Mary his face was very glum
'til he lifted up his long white robe and showed the world his bum
The Inn keeper was waiting, he was eager and excited
His parents sat there beaming they were clearly quite delighted
He opened up his door and with a very winning grin
Said rooms - yes we've got dozens take your coat off and come in
The first wise man he told the crowd they'd travelled from afar
The second one assured them that he'd come in his Dad's car
The third he looked confused and with a voice that sounded tense
Shouted - I know about the Gold but what the hell is Frankincense
And so the play drew to a close in a manger all serene
With bated breath the audience took in the closing scene
Joseph looked around the room - a silence fell, it's true
He cried "Our Mary's had a girl - we're going to call her Sue"
Later I played the part of Mum and my son was played by a 60 year old Year 6 teacher wearing a pair of shorts. The children and parents alike seemed to enjoy it. My only worry is that a couple of little ones now think I really am his mum! Do I really look that old I wonder.
My Christmas: Mum's Christmas
decorations: climbing up to the loft on a wobbly ladder, probably falling.
a Christmas tree: pine needles and tinsel all over the carpet.
lots of food: preparations and loads of dishes to be washed.
crackers: crumpled paper everywhere.
presents:money down the drain.
sweets: indigestion and tooth-ache.
parties: late nights, and driving back through the dark.
snow to play in:getting soaked and frozen whenever outside.
By Sarah Forsyth
Later we made our way home and I saw this house at the end of my road. How I love Christmas.
4 comments:
No exterior lights on houses at all round here. I guess they're all feeling the pinch of the high electricity bills. :(
Friday evening sounds lovely. Reading about it brought back memories of many Nativity plays and carol concerts that I have attended in the past. Happy memories, even those of my eldest sons first appearance aged 5 when he cried the whole way through because I wasn't sitting where he expected me to be, and I had to go back the next day and watch it all over again, in the correct seat!
The houses around here look so bare. People must be very concerned about spending money with electricity bills.
By the way, love the look of your blog. :)
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Your blog is looking so pretty and festive. The Nativity play made me smile. I remember being an angel when I was at school dressed in a white sheet with a hole for my head and some white crepe paper wings:) I also remember the christmas party - we had to take a plate, bowl, spoon and fork with us and Santa would arrive at the end with little presents for us children.
Happy Christmas to you and your family:)
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