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All Happened In A One Room Country School: The Christmas Program
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Christmas Program was the academic drama production of the year, and all of the
uncles and aunts, grandparents, and friends, as well as the parents attended.
Every child had a part, and every child was also a part of the choir. The
children sang Christmas carols and other Christmas songs. The music was
everyone’s favorite and each and every child had a chance to be a soloist. The
singing was followed by the pageant. The pageant was either a humorous story
celebrating the joy of the season, or it was The Christmas Story from the
Bible, complete with the wisemen, the shepherds, and the manger scene including
the Christ Child. There was no attempt to separate church and state; life was
much simpler when I was growing up. At the end of the program, one of Santa’s
helpers appeared and gave candy to everyone. We all knew that this Santa’s
helper was the kind neighbor who happened to have a red Santa’s helper suit.
His appearance at the conclusion of the program, and the treats he shared
always brought great excitement and happiness to all. It was a much anticipated,
very joy-filled event that we so enjoyed year after year.
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