About this book
Shepherd Knapp's The Christmas Dinner offers a charming, old-fashioned holiday play that captures the warmth and community spirit of a 1921 children's pageant. Written as accessible fiction for young readers and performers, the play blends natural dialogue, bits of imagination, and a prologue by Mother Goose to usher audiences into a cheerful Christmas world.
Structured so boys and girls can both read and act it, the play treats stage directions and scenery descriptions as part of the narrative, making rehearsal and listening equally enjoyable. Knapp’s writing reflects early 20th-century values: wholesome customs, simple moral lessons, and the delight of shared performance. Practical guidance for costumes, scenery, and modest effects rounds out the work, showing how the piece was meant to be staged—from bare-bones classroom productions to fully dressed-up performances.
Perfect for families, teachers, drama clubs, and anyone who loves classic holiday tales, this children's play is ideal for classroom readings, community theater, or cosy seasonal listening. If you enjoy vintage Christmas stories, school plays, or theatrical fiction that celebrates tradition and imagination, The Christmas Dinner is a heartwarming addition to holiday audio collections.
