Santa’s Gift of Hope

(LIGHTS DIM. Soft Christmas music plays.) Narrator: It was Christmas

Eve, and while many children slept with warm blankets and full hearts,

some had very little—but still believed in hope. Poor Child: Mom,

it’s okay if Santa doesn’t come. I know he’s busy. Mother: Yes,

my child. What matters most is that we’re together. Santa Claus: Ho ho ho… Christmas

is for every child, especially the ones who never stop believing. Poor Child: Santa?

Is it really you? Santa Claus: Of course it is! And I heard you’ve been very kind this

year. Santa Claus: I don’t always bring big toys. Sometimes I bring