Christmas Hope for a Grinch! Dramas to Turn Those Frowns Upside Down
As the holidays draw near, we look forward to the sights and sounds of Christmas filling the air with joy and celebration. Yet, for many, this time of year can magnify feelings of sadness, anger, and loneliness. The pressures of unmet expectations, the absence of loved ones, and the hustle and bustle of the holidays can leave some feeling like modern-day Grinches, struggling to find the spirit of the season.
In this feature, we'll highlight a collection of dramas that speak directly to those struggles and offer some hope and perspective. Each script captures the essence of Christmas through the lens of hope found in Christ. They remind us that even in our darkest moments, we are not alone, and that the message of Christmas is one of joy, love, and redemption.
Join us in exploring these poignant stories, designed to inspire and uplift those who may feel disconnected from the joy of Christmas. Through laughter, reflection, and the grace of Jesus, we discover that hope is indeed within reach for everyone, even for the Grinch at heart!
DRAMA
Single Christmas
Anger, Communication
With a Christmas theme, this sketch shows how easy it is to allow anger and resentment to build up. More importantly, it demonstrates the powerful gift reconciliation and forgiveness.
COMEDY
Baby Jesus Is Missing
True Meaning of Christmas, Envy, Competition, Stress
Zoey unpacks a new nativity set for the Christmas party and discovers that Baby Jesus is missing! Her mother’s frantic and selfish reaction creates a funny scene of stress, competition and “mental anguish.” But Zoey reminds her of the true meaning of Christmas in this lighthearted skit for all ages.
COMEDY
Quittin' Time
Christmas, Love, Priorities
A department store Santa sits down on a bench and begins to complain about his woes of the season to the young stranger next to him. Soon Santa shows himself to be something other than the kind old Kris Kringle one would expect.
COMEDY
Weapon X-mas
Christmas / Advent, Grace
Santa's yearly duty is interrupted by Weapon X-Mas, a caped crusader out to keep any aspect of Christmas from entering the home of a non-believing family.
COMEDY
Doll in the Trash
Christmas, Emotions
A cute doll named Betty is shocked when her little girl owner throws her away. She longs to be cleaned up and made new so another child can love her one day.
LIGHT DRAMA
Step by Step
Christmas, Parenting
Maureen, step-mother to teenage Rudy, is struggling to make friends with Rudy who is bitter about her circumstances.
MONOLOGUE
Walking Dead
Christmas / Advent, Depression
A weary middle-aged man realizes that he’s lost all joy in the holiday season and doesn’t know how to get it back.
Jaymey Hardin
Jaymey Hardin has been a noteworthy leader in Christian entertainment for more than 25 years. Known for his work in marketing, product development, and A&R, he is also credited for his contributions as a writer, videographer, and musician. He is the son of a preacher man and has a heart for the church. He and his wife, Lindsay, live in Franklin, Tennessee, and are expecting their very first...dog.