Sunday 25 December 2011

The Christmas Story . . .

. . . as written and performed by the children of St. Pauls Church in Auckland, New Zealand.



It's a refreshing (and perceptive!) take on the old, old narrative. And as they say at the end of the credits, it's "based on a true story" LOL! My favourite part is the animal poop.

I saw this video last year on Jim's blog, Ocean Breezes -- thanks, buddy! I tucked it away to use this year on my own blog.

Christmas blessings to you all!

22 comments:

Plowing Through Life (Martha) said...

This is the sweetest thing I've ever seen! A great last read on my favourite blogs before we hit the road for Montreal. Before I shut down my computer, I'd like to wish you peace and love and a world of blessings on this joyous day! Enjoy!

The Dancing Crone said...

Oh Debra! I laughed and I cried when I watched this. Christmas blessings to you too!

jaz@octoberfarm said...

well, this is just the cutest thing ever. i love the poop too. and i love that jesus is almost as big as mary! too too cute. have a wonderful christmas!

Snap said...

wonderful, wonderful, wonderful ... a keeper!!!! Namaste!

Bird said...

Oh Debra, this is such a great video. I'm sharing it with my family. Those kids are so danged cute and this was too sweet. Hope you don't mind me sharing this with people at my blog, too.

Bright blessings,
Bird

Anonymous said...

oh my gosh thats beautiful, I love the accents,, I love the donkey!
Merry Christmas you and yours,

turquoisemoon said...

This is wonderful...great video! Merry Christmas

Robin Larkspur said...

Oh my goodness, this is the sweetest thing I have seen. The kids are wonderful, I love the sheep and the donkey. The star was fab! A joyful little video for everyone! Thank you Debra for sharing this. I am smiling like an idiot!!!

DEZMOND said...

Merry Christmas Debs to you and HRH! I've noticed this video is quite popular around the net :)

Kyra said...

merry christmas, have a joyous year ahead :)

OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...

oh how precious....I love the donkey and sheep and star....too cute. Thanks for sharing this heart warmer. Oma Linda

yellowdoggranny said...

would it be in poor taste for me to say I fucking love that?...
guess it's a little late in the game for me to be worrying about poor taste..haha
love you and merry merry.

Come At Me Bro said...

Merry Christmas!

fromsophiesview said...

Hiding this from Jim for a whole year...you are a clever one...all the best to you and yours, Deb!!

young-eclectic-encounters said...

Delightful- Thanks so much for sharing- Hope you are having a very merry Christmas
♥♥♥Johnina♥♥♥

Judy said...

Wonderful star...Thanks for sharing...

35jupe said...

Only sheep ... very New Zealand. I liked the party at the end. I think glowsticks are cool.

DB Stewart said...

If only the story was told this well at church! And then there was a party too!

Blueberry said...

Those costumes are amazing and adorable. I love the sheep the best (something New Zealand knows a thing or two about) and the Star.

Rue said...

This is the cutest thing ever!! Hope you, your Rare One and HRH had a fabulous holiday!!

laughingwolf said...

late [again] but to you and yours as well....

Sandi said...

Ok, I wasn't enthralled by the poop, but I loved the little sheep and the lightsticks. This is wonderful. Thanks for sharing it.
Sandi
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