{"product_id":"the-christmas-stranger-a-one-act-christmas-play-9781556734533","title":"The Christmas Stranger: A One-Act Christmas Play","description":"A Christmas play with a surprise ending  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe church youth group and adult leaders prepare to practice for a Christmas program. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThey anticipate a visit by the church's new custodian, who will clean and lock up the building. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA visitor arrives, who all believe to be the custodian. The visitor begins to help with the rehearsal. With his help, the real meaning of Christmas is clearly revealed to all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe stranger leaves. To the surprise of the cast (but not the audience) the \"real\" custodian finally arrives. The cast ponders: \"Who was that visitor?\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis simple play is easily adaptable for any size group. No special props are rquired other than a lectern and a Bible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Byrd\u003c\/b\u003e, Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a United Methodist minister who has served as pastor, teacher, counselor, and staff member of the The United Methodist Publishing House. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University and Duke Divinity School.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"CSS Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50649059131666,"sku":"9781556734533","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2580a095-bd06-4d4b-b48d-162181de4676.jpg?v=1733256875","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-christmas-stranger-a-one-act-christmas-play-9781556734533","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}