A Manger for All Seasons
The life-size nativity is up once again for public display along a busy sidewalk. Different views of Christmas abound and each will leave their mark on the nativity. Meet the attorney who believes he's well on his way to heaven by his wonderful contributions to society, or the two teenagers who find it hard to fit Jesus into their high-tech world. Cheerful shoppers are sure all the nativity needs is a bit of sprucing up to be appealing, and an apathetic Christian finds it easier to follow than to lead. Unbelief plagues two construction workers who find Jesus fascinating, but nothing else. Three wise men restore the nativity by removing the items left behind by each set of characters. Only after the contribution check, computer modem, tolerance books, bright lights and decorations are removed does the original and unchanging story of Christmas return. Performance time: About 45 minutes with music, 30 minutes without.