2016 Christmas ProgramCarterGood evening! Thank you for coming out and supporting your child tonight. We are so excited to present to you our 2016 Christmas Program. My name is Carter and this is Lauren. We will be your MC’s this evening. All of us 2nd graders have been working on this program very hard for the last 3 months and are very eager to share it with you. We have a few ground rules we would like to make sure you are aware of to ensure that you have the best viewing experience possible. LaurenPlease silence all mobile devices. If you are taking a video or picture, please be mindful of those around you. It might ruin someone’s experience if they are unable to see their child due to your device being held up in the air.CarterPlease refrain from talking during our performance. We have worked really hard on this and want you and the rest of our families to be able to hear every part of the program. We have several different groups that will be transitioning on and off stage throughout the night. Please refrain from talking during these transitions, as well. We have worked hard on making our transitions as quickly and quietly as possible. You will be a huge help to us by staying quiet in the audience.LaurenWe like to hear feedback from the audience to know that we are doing a good job. Please feel free to applaud in between the various parts of our program to show your approval.CarterThat’s all of the rules. Now, we’d like to give you an idea of the layout of the program so you know what to expect. At the beginning of the school year, we told Mrs. Godfrey what we wanted to do most in the Christmas Program and she put us into groups. You will see these different groups performing their forte throughout the night.LaurenOur chorus will be singing 6 contemporary Christmas songs. These are not your typical Christmas carols, but are a little more upbeat and exciting. During 3 of these songs, our band will perform on bells, boomwhackers, and body percussion. During the other 3 songs, our dance group will treat you to a circle dance, a 1930’s inspired cane dance, and a country line dance. CarterIn between each song, we have a variety of Christmas jokes, poems, readings, and dramatizations to share with you. So, without further ado, let me introduce Nick, Mohamed, and Hillary. They will begin our evening on a light note with some Christmas jokes.

Jokes: NickDid you know Santa had only eight reindeer last Christmas?(Huh?)Comet stayed home to clean the sink.

MohamedWhat's red and white, red and white, red and white?(What?)Santa Claus rolling down the hill.

HillaryKnock, knock (Who's there?)Gladis(Gladis who?)Gladis not me who got coal this Christmas!

LaurenThanks for sharing those awesome jokes with us. Up next, please welcome Ian and Avery.CarterThey are reading a Christmas poem titled “Christmas Questions”

Reading: Christmas QuestionsIanHow old is Santa Claus? Where does he keep?And why does he come when I am asleep?Avery WHis hair is so white in the pictures I know,Guess he stands on his head all the time in the snow.IanBut if he does that, then why doesn’t he catch cold?He must be as much as,—most twenty years old.Avery WI'd just like to see him once stand on his head,And dive down the chimney, as grandmother said.IanWhy doesn’t his head get all covered with black?And if he comes head first, how can he get back?Avery WMamma knows about it, but she won’t tell me.I shall keep awake Christmas Eve, then I can see.IanI have teased her to tell me, but mamma she won't,So I'll find out myself now; see if I don't.

CarterWe now have some students who are going to share their favorite thing about Christmas or their favorite Christmas memory.LaurenPlease welcome Xan, Maddie, and Addison.

My favorite… : XanMy favorite Christmas memory is opening presents with my family.

Maddie My favorite thing about Christmas is celebrating Jesus’ birth with my family.

AddisonMy favorite Christmas memory is when I got my Barbie house.

CarterThank you for sharing those with us. My favorite Christmas memory was when I went to the Great Wolf Lodge with my family.LaurenIt is now time for our first song of the evening. Our chorus and band will be performing the song “December 25” by Francesca Battistelli. The band is playing instruments called glockenspiels.Carter(Halfway whispering) If that’s too hard, you can just call them bells.

“December 25” (Band)

CarterNext, please welcome Bryce, Addison, and Kiristen. They will be sharing some more Christmas jokes.

Jokes: BryceWhich of Santa's reindeer has bad manners? (Which one?)Rude-olph!

AddisonWhat is the most special part of your body at Christmas?(What?)MistleTOE!

KiristenWhat do you get if you cross Santa and a dog? (What?)Santa Paws!

LaurenWe have a miniature drama performance up next. Everyone’s favorite Christmas poem - “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, read by Max, Maddie, Xan, and Bless; portrayed by Avery, Walt, Kinsley, Jacob, Mackenzie, Amyiah, and Mohamed.

Reading: ’Twas the Night Before ChristmasMax‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house,Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.MaddieThe children were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads,And Ma in her kerchief and I in my cap,Had just settled down for a long winter's nap.XanWhen out in the lawn there arose such a clatter,I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.Away to the window I flew like a flash,Tore open shutters and threw up the sash.BlessAnd what to my wondering eyes did appear,But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer;With a little old driver, so lively and quick,I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick.MaxMore rapid than eagles his reindeer they came.He whistled and shouted and called them by name:"Now Dasher! Now Dancer! Now Prancer! Now Vixen!On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen!To the top of the porch, to the top of the wallDash away, dash away, dash away all!"MaddieUp to the house-top the reindeer they flewWith a sleigh full of toys and Saint Nicholas, too.And then in a twinkling I heard on the roofAll the clattering noise of each galloping hoof.All bundled in fur, from his head to his foot,His clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;XanAs I drew in my head, and was turning around,Down the chimney Saint Nicholas came with a bound.A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.BlessHe spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,And laying his finger aside of his nose,And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.MaxHe sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.But I heard him exclaim 'ere he drove out of sight,"Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!"

Actors: Avery H – DadWalt – SantaKinsley – MaJacob – MouseMackenzie – Child Amyiah – Child Mohamed – Child

CarterNow Ian, Hillary, and Saviiyon are going to share their favorite thing about Christmas or their favorite Christmas memory.

My favorite… : IanMy favorite thing about Christmas is Santa Claus. He is awesome because he is nice and magical…And he has cool reindeer.

HillaryMy favorite Christmas memory is when I got a guitar.

SaviiyonMy favorite thing about Christmas is playing with my new toys.

LaurenOur next song is performed by our chorus and dance group. CarterThe song is “We Need a Little Christmas” by Glee.

“We Need a Little Christmas” (Dance)

LaurenThank you for that exciting number!CarterOur next set of jokes are told by Amyiah, Max, Jacob, and Avery.

Jokes: AmyiahWhat do you get when you cross a snowman and a dog?(What?)Frostbite

MaxWhy do mummies like Christmas so much?(Why?)

Because of all the wrapping!

JacobKnock, knock (Who’s there?)Murray (Murray who?)Murray Christmas, one and all!

Avery HWhat does a cat in the dessert have in common with Christmas? (What?)Sandy claws

LaurenNext, please welcome Bless and Bryce.CarterThey will be reading “Two Letters to Santa”.

Reading: Two Letters to SantaBlessI wrote a letter to SantaTo make sure he would knowIt's only two weeks until Christmas,And we still don't have any snow.BryceJust didn't want his reindeerTo have to work too hard.I was afraid they might get stuckIn the mud outside in our yard.BlessI mailed my letter on Monday,Only two days ago.As I dropped it in the mailbox,It slowly started to snow.BryceIt's been snowing ever since,More as each day goes by.I'm getting kind of worried nowThat Santa will think I lied.BlessI'll write another letter,And mail it off today.Tell Santa not to worry,There'll be lots of snow for his sleigh.

LaurenAvery, Nick, and Kiristen have some more Christmas memories to share with you.

My favorite… : Avery WMy favorite Christmas memory is when my family went to Disney World!

NickMy favorite Christmas memory is when I got a basketball goal.

KiristenMy favorite Christmas memory is last year when I got a scooter from my grandma.

CarterOur next song selection is “Come On, Christmas” by Matthew West.LaurenOur chorus and band will be performing this piece. The instruments the band members are using are called boomwhackers.

“Come On, Christmas” (Band)

CarterWe are going to break from our performance rhythm for just a bit to share a Christmas play with you. This is called “Thank You, Santa”.LaurenOur actors are Nick, Avery, Hillary, Saviiyon, Kiristen, Walt, Addison, Kinsley, and Mackenzie.

Play: Thank You, SantaActors:

Nick – SantaAvery W – Mrs. ClausHillary – Mailman Saviiyon – Twinkletoes (elf)Kiristen – Jingle (elf)Walt – Happyeyes (elf)Addison – Jangle (elf)Kinsley – Merrythought (elf)Mackenzie – Starbright (elf)

Mrs. Claus is sitting in a chair, reading. Santa is on the couch reading a newspaper, but is very restless. He reads for a minute, lays paper down and sighs loudly, pick paper back up and reads for another minute, then lays paper back down and sighs again.

Mrs. Claus: Did Happyeyes tell you the elves are almost out of red paint?

Santa: Yes, he did. (Goes to the window and looks out.) Has the mailman come yet?

Mrs. Claus: I don’t believe he has. Santa, have you seen Twinkletoes’ design for the new doll?

Santa: (Goes back to couch.) Yes, I’ve seen it. (Picks up the paper again.)

Mrs. Claus: Well, are you going to use the new design? That doll looks so lifelike! It will make little girls and boys so happy!

Santa: Twinkletoes can do whatever she wants. (Goes to the window again.) Are you sure the mail hasn’t come yet?

Mrs. Claus: It’s a little early yet. Santa, what about Happyeyes’ idea for the wagon with the steering wheel? Are you going to use that?

Santa: I don’t care – he can do whatever he wants. I just don’t care.

Mrs. Claus: Santa! Whatever I the world is wrong? You are so restless. You aren’t interested in any of the new tors. You haven’t been to the workshop in almost two weeks. The elves are almost out of paint and you don’t seem to care. At the rate we’re going, we won’t have the toys done by Christmas Eve. Whatever is wrong?!

Elves burst in.

Twinkletoes: Santa, come quickly!

Jingle: The brownies are fighting!

Happyeyes: They’re hitting each other!

Merrythought: I’m afraid they’ll hurt each other!

Santa: (Crossly) Don’t bring your problems to me.

Jangle: But Santa, they’re throwing sawdust all over the workshop!

Starbright: And they’re making the reindeer really nervous!

Santa: Well, a few nervous reindeer won’t hurt anything.

Twinkletoes: Santa! What is wrong? The workshop is a mess, the brownies are fighting, the reindeer are nervous, the toys aren’t getting done – and you don’t seem to care! What is wrong?

Santa: (Growling) Nothing is wrong – except I think it looks silly to still have the Christmas tree up in July.

Mrs. Claus: But Santa, we’ve always –

Santa: (Interrupting) And turn off that miserable music! I can’t stand to hear another Christmas song! And now you elves come in with problems, problems, problems. Well, solve your own problems! I’m going to see what is keeping the mailman. (Santa leaves.)

Mrs. Claus: (Shocked) I can’t believe how Santa is acting!

Twinkletoes: He’s been like that for weeks.

Jingle: He’s been so cross.

Merrythought: He made us take down the Christmas tree in the workshop, too.

Starbright: We’re almost out of paint.

Jangle: The soldiers and the dolls are only half done.

Jingle: And we haven’t even started the bikes and wagons yet.

Mrs. Claus: Maybe Santa has just been having a few bad days. We all do now and then, you know.

Elves: I don’t know – I think it’s more than that.

Mrs. Claus: Well, I’ll fix his favorite dinner tonight and make sure he gets a good night’s sleep. He’ll probably feel better tomorrow. Now, you elves get back to work. Twinkletoes, come with me. I’ll send some cookies to the brownies. Maybe that will help make them stop fighting. Things will be better tomorrow, you’ll see.

Elves go out the door; Mrs. Claus and Twinkletoes go to kitchen. Santa re-enters – dejected – and sits on the couch.

Santa: Another day and still no letters. All I get is junk mail. Here’s a beautiful advertisement suggesting I come to Hawaii. Looks like a beautiful place, all right. But no letters from the children. Not one single child has written to say thank you for the toys they got last Christmas. Not one! (Big sigh) Maybe they didn’t like their toys. (Another big sigh) Maybe they don’t like Christmas anymore. Maybe they don’t like me anymore. Maybe I’ll just forget Christmas this year. I feel so sad. And I’ve been so cross with Mrs. Claus and the elves and brownies. I’m ashamed of myself. I feel so bad! Maybe a nap will help.

Santa lies down on the couch and takes a nap.

Mrs. Claus: (from offstage) Santa, dinner is almost ready. (Santa wakes up as Mrs. Claus comes onstage.) Santa, dinner is ready.

Santa: What a great dream! That’s what we’ll do. We’ll forget Christmas this year and go to Hawaii.

Mrs. Claus: (Shocked) Forget Christmas?! Go to Hawaii?!

Santa and Mrs. Claus exit. Twinkletoes enters carrying a sign that reads “The Next Day” and exits again. Santa and Mrs. Claus enter again. Santa is wearing a Hawaiian shirt and carrying a suitcase.

Mrs. Claus: Santa, you weren’t serious about the whole Hawaii last night, were you?

Santa: Of course I was serious. We’re going to Hawaii instead of having Christmas this year.

Mrs. Claus: But Santa, what about Christmas – the elves, the brownies, the reindeer, the toys – and the children?!

Santa: We’re going to forget all that this year.

Mrs. Claus: Santa, you simply must tell me what this is all about. This isn’t like you. Please, won’t you tell me what is happening?

Santa: Yes, I guess I should. I don’t think the children of the world liked their toys last year. Maybe they don’t like Christmas anymore – maybe they don’t even like me anymore. Not one single child wrote me a letter to say thank you for the toys last year.

Mrs. Claus: But, I’m sure there must be an explanation.

Santa: Not one single letter.

Mrs. Claus: Usually you get bags full of letters saying thank you. There has to be some reason.

Santa: Maybe there is, but I’m not going to stick around to find out what it is – we’re going to Hawaii. I’ve got the suitcase right here. Let’s start packing.

Elves enter.

Twinkletoes: Hi, Santa

Happyeyes: How are you today?

Starbright: Are you feeling better?

Jingle: What kind of shirt is that, Santa?

Santa: It’s a Hawaiian shirt.

Jangle: But why are you wearing it?

Santa: Because, Mrs. Claus and I are going to Hawaii.

Merrythought: But what about Christmas?!

Santa: We’re going to skip Christmas this year.

Elves: Skip Christmas!

Doorbell rings. The mailman enters with two big, full bags. Santa and the elves are on one side of the stage – Mrs. Claus and the mailman are on the other. The following is a double conversation.

Mailman: Is this the mail you’ve been waiting for, Santa?

Santa: Probably not. It’s probably just a bunch of children getting a head start on asking for stuff for next year. (Turns to elves) Come here, elves.

Mailman: (to Mrs. Claus) What’s he wearing that shirt for?

Mrs. Claus: He says he’s going to forget Christmas and go to Hawaii.

Santa: Now, I want you, Twinkletoes, to send the brownies home.

Mrs. Claus: (Starts going through the mail.) Santa, this is a thank you letter.

Santa: (Not listening to Mrs. Claus) And, Jingle, you get all the supplies put away.

Mrs. Claus: And here’s another thank you – and another!

Santa: (Still not listening) And Starbright, you take the reindeer to a boarding stable until you can sell them.

Mailman: Santa, these are all old letters. I just found them when the snow started melting.

Santa: (Still to Starbright) You ought to be able to get a good price for flying reindeer. (Finally hearing the mailman, Santa turns to the mailman and Mrs. Claus.) What’s that you say?

Mailman: These are all thank you letters from the children – from last year.

Santa: What do you mean? How could that be?

Mailman: Well, do you remember the fire we had at the post office in January? Some of the firemen must have thrown these sacks out behind the building when they were fighting the fire. And they must have been covered with snow when we had that big blizzard a couple of days after the fire. Anyway, now that the snow is melting we found them – and I brought them right out here to you.

Mrs. Claus: And they are all letters from children saying how much they liked their toys – they all say thank you.

Santa: You mean I was wrong? The children really did like their gifts? They really do still like Christmas? They really do still like me?

Mrs. Claus and the Elves: Yes, Santa!

Santa: I almost made a big mistake! (To the mailman) Thank you for making the special trip out here to bring these bags – you’ve made me so happy. (To Elves) Forget what I said! Let’s get to work!

Elves: Yea!

Mailman: Hey, I’ll take those tickets to Hawaii off your hands for you, Santa.

Mrs. Claus: Well, I guess that shows how important it is to remember to say thank you.

CarterThat was a wonderful performance. Thank you! I hope that will remind us to always thank Santa and everyone else who shows us kindness this season.LaurenPlease welcome our chorus and dance group, performing “Marshmallow World” by Francesca Battistelli. Our dance group will be doing a 1930’s inspired dance with canes as props.

“Marshmallow World” (Dance)

CarterNext, Mackenzie, Avery, and Bless will share some more Christmas jokes with us.

Jokes: MackenzieWhat did the snowman order at the fast food restaurant? (What?)An ice burger with chili sauce.

Avery WWhy did the elf go to school?(Why?)To learn his ELFabet.

BlessWhy does Rudolph have a red nose?(Why?)Because he sneezes a lot!

LaurenNow, please welcome Bryce, Hillary, and Xan. They are reading the poem “I Am Freezing!”

Reading: I Am FreezingBryceI am freezing! I am freezing!I am absolutely cold,I am shivering and shakingLike pudding in a mold

There are glaciers in my stomach,There is sleet inside my bones,I am colder than the contentsOf a million ice-cream cones.

HillaryI am freezing! I am freezing!From my bottom to my top,

All my teeth are clacking madlyAnd I cannot make them stop.

Oh I cannot feel my fingersAnd I cannot feel my toes,Now my cheeks are frozen solid,And I think I’ve lost my nose.

XanI am freezing! I am freezing!Inside out and outside in,Every bit of me is chilly,Every single inch of skin.

I have icicles inside meAnd my lips are turning blueAnd I’m sneezing as I’m freezing,For I’ve caught a cold…ACHOOOO!!!

CarterThank you guys. I guess everything about this season isn’t so wonderful.LaurenAmyiah, Max, Jacob, and Avery will now share their favorite things about Christmas or their favorite Christmas memory.

My favorite… : AmyiahMy favorite thing about Christmas is spending time with my family.

MaxMy favorite thing about Christmas is going to see the Christmas light balls in the trees.

JacobMy favorite Christmas memory is getting to ride my bike around the block.

Avery HMy favorite thing about Christmas is that I get to celebrate 3 different times with my family.

LaurenPlease welcome our chorus and band members. The band will be using body percussion to accompany the song “Christmas Together” by Jamie Grace.

“Christmas Together” (Band)

CarterPlease welcome Walt, Saviiyon, and Maddie, who are sharing our next set of jokes.

Jokes: WaltWhat do cows say at Christmas?(What?)MOOey Christmas!

SaviiyonWhat does Jack Frost like best about school?(What?)Snow and tell.

MaddieKnock, knock (Who's there?)Snow (Snow who?)Snow use. I forgot my name again!

LaurenNext, we have another mini drama for you. Nick, Avery, Ian, and Bless are reading the poem “How Do You Get to Be Santa” while Avery, Mohamed, Amyiah, Addison, Jacob, and Kiristen, act it out.

Reading: How Do You Get to Be Santa?NickHow do you get to be Santa?It must be the greatest careerTo spend so much time having fun in the snowAnd work only one month a yearAvery WThe rest of the time you could frolicOr lounge in your hammock and thinkOr revel awhile on a tropical isleTo ensure that your cheeks remain pinkIanBut what would you need to be SantaYou’d need to appreciate redBe blessed with great girthA good map of the earthAnd a license to pilot a sledBlessWhat qualifications would serve you the bestFor winning this special positionPerhaps there’s some kind of a “ho, ho, ho” test

Or a “belly like jelly” auditionNickWhat else do you think’s a credentialFor winning this coveted roleA fondness for elves is essentialPlus a residence at the North PoleAvery WYou’d have to be hip to the trendiest toysResistant to holiday stressAnd ease down a chimney without making noiseOr leaving soot footprints or messIanGrinches and Scrooges should never applyNor anyone sullen or sourAnd give it a miss if you’re nervous to flyOr want to be paid by the hourBlessIt’s possible you’d feel uneasyDistributing gifts with such hasteAnd maybe you’d get kind of queasyFrom all of the cookies you’d tasteNickIf holidays are your essential days offThat might be quite hard to achieveFor even if sick with a cold or a coughYou’d still have to work Christmas EveAvery WYour sleigh seat might well not be heatedThe weather just might be unkindAnd why would you want to be seatedDownwind of a reindeer’s behindIanSo think very carefully if they should ask youTo take on the noble endeavorFor maybe you’re better off leaving the task to The fellow who’s done it forever

Actors:Avery HMohamedAmyiahAddisonJacobKiristen

CarterNow, please welcome Kinsley, Bryce, and Mackenzie to share their Christmas favorites.

My favorite… : KinsleyMy favorite Christmas memory is when I got an Orbeez chair.

BryceMy favorite Christmas memory is one year when I got to play with my cousins until 11:30 pm!

MackenzieMy favorite thing about Christmas is when Santa comes.

LaurenThank you for sharing guys. You know, my favorite Christmas memory is my family and me playing in the snow and building snowmen.CarterLet’s welcome our chorus and dance group as the share our final song for the evening. They are performing “Run Rudolph Run” by Sara Evans. Our dance group will be doing a country line dance.

“Run Rudolph Run” (Dance)

LaurenNext, let’s welcome Kinsley, Xan, and Ian for some more jokes.

Jokes: KinsleyWhy did Jimmy's grades drop after the holidays?(Why?)Because everything was marked down!

XanWhere do snowmen keep their money?(Where?)In a snow bank

IanWhich Christmas carol is a favorite of parents? (Which one?)Silent Night

CarterI’m sure you all can relate very well to that last one! Maddie, Saviiyon, and Max will now read “My Mother’s Got Me Bundled Up”.

Reading: My Mother’s Got Me Bundled UpMaddieMy mother’s got me bundled upIn tons of winter clothes,You could not recognize me,If I did not have a nose.

I’d wear much less, but she’d get madIf I dared disobey her,So I stay wrapped from head to toeIn layer after layer

SaviiyonI am wearing extra sweatersI am wearing extra socksMy galoshes are so heavyThat my ankles seem like rocks

I am wearing scarves and earmuffsI am wearing itchy pantsMy legs feel like they’re swarmingWith a million tiny ants

MaxMy mittens are enormousAnd my coat weighs more than meMy woolen hat and ski maskMake it difficult to see

It’s hard to move and when I tryI waddle, then I flopI’m the living, breathing modelOf a walking clothing shop

LaurenPlease welcome Walt, Mohamed, and Bless. They are sharing their favorite Christmas memory or their favorite thing about Christmas.

My favorite… : WaltMy favorite thing about Christmas is that I get to go to my grandparents house.

MohamedMy favorite thing is eating food and spending time with my family.

BlessMy favorite thing about Christmas is when my older brothers and sister come to my house. We all share gifts. Mommy and my sister put all the food on the table, and we all eat together.

LaurenHey, Carter,Knock, knock (Who's there?)Irish (Irish who?)Irish you a Merry Christmas!

CarterHaha, I’ve got one for you, too.How does a sheep say “Merry Christmas”?(How?)Fleece Navidad!

LaurenThat concludes our program this evening. We hope you enjoyed it just as much as we enjoyed sharing it with you. CarterWe would like to ask you to please stay seated while the students file out. Once all the students are gone, you may pick your child up in his or her classroom. LaurenLadies and gentlemen, “Irish you a Merry Christmas”CarterAnd, Fleece Navidad!