Many of the carols we enjoy and sing at Christmas have exciting histories from countries around the world. Giving us the scoop on these festive songs of the birth of Christ, and coming to us "live" from the television studios of KMAS, we tune in to The Christmas Carol Special Report! Join Jim and Natalie (news anchors at KMAS) and three on-location reporters stationed across the globe as they broadcast Christmas carolers "live" and give some remarkable history behind some of our most beloved songs of the season! Songs included: Gloria Medley; O Holy Night; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Away in a Manger with O Come All Ye Faithful; and Gloria Medley Reprise. Performance time: 20 minutes.

Come take a visit to the Polar Pet Park along with Miss LaToe from the Blue Spruce Middle School for a fun "holiday" school trip. What the penguins at the park don't understand is why the school kids don't mention or understand the real meaning of Christmas, when Jesus was born. Through a fun but meaningful drama, new songs by Jeff Slaughter along with several carols, your kids will love singing and performing this 40-minute Christmas musical created this children's musical expert. Complete with a hands-on "learn-the movements" DVD for every song. Performance time: 40 minutes.

Christmas is an amazingly glorious time for Christians around the world - a time to celebrate the most miraculous birth the history of mankind has ever known… the birth of Jesus Christ! = Glory to the Newborn King is the perfect celebration of Christmas utilizing wonderful narration, poignant newer songs of the season, and familiar Chris= tmas carols. We invite you to experience a true Christmas celebration with this easy-to-sing, easy-to-learn Christmas musical designed for unison or two-pa= rt choirs with limited rehearsal time. Songs include: Glory to the Newborn King Medley; (Joy to the World / Hark! the Herald/Angels Sing / Ring the Bells); Like Shepherds and Wise Men Do with Angels, from the Realms of Glory and more! Performance time: 23 minutes.

Remember what it was like to be a child and have your imagination run wild? To imagine all of the wonderful places you could go and all of the exciting things you could see? Well, Adam, a budding scientist, has just that kind of imagination, and every single day he dreams of adventure and fame! Some days he dreams of being a pirate and some days he dreams of driving a race car. But as the days draw closer to Christmas, Adam has one dream that just won't go away...he dreams of being the Angel that announces the birth of Jesus! Yes, he dreams of being, "Adam Angel!" This delightful children's musical, from creators Mark Cabaniss and Ruth Schram, will take you on Adams journey as he becomes that Angel! It is filled with wonderful new music and traditional carols. The message is clear, during the Christmas season and all through the year, we are ALL incredible in God's eyes! Performance time: 19 minutes.

And now...(drum roll)...introducing the world's first ever Veggie tales Christmas musical! Easy-to-present, and even easier-to-prepare, this 20-minute program not only entertains, but clearly presents the true meaning of Christmas in an unforgettable, one of a kind presentation. Created for pre-K or early elementary voices by veteran children's author, Cherry Garasi, The Incredible, Gigantic, Humongous, Veggietales Christmas Show is scripted with an interactive DVD featuring Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, and other delightful Veggie Tales friends. Your children will join the Veggie Tales cast in singing such seasonal and Veggie favorites, including Ring Little Bells, The Friendly Beasts, and other well-known carols. The easy-to-stage script features one adult character and single line parts for several children, culminating in a nativity scene. We hope you have fun as you bring the delightfully silly, yet spiritually touching world of Veggie Tales to your church and community this Christmas! There are t-shirts available in both adult and children's sizes. Running time: 15 minutes.

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Written especially for older elementary choirs and younger youth choirs (grades 4-8), The Light Before Christmas celebrates Advent's joyful anticipation of Christ's birth. The five candles of the Advent wreath provide the central focus for this service of light that culminates in the lighting of the Christ candle and the arrival of Christmas. Highlighting Advent's messages of hope, peace, joy and love, this unique work may be presented as a full musical or individual songs can be performed as featured anthems during the Advent/Christmas season. New songs, familiar carols, and thoughtful narratives join together to create a truly memorable worship experience filled with the expectation of Christ's coming and the celebration of His birth.

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It's a late-night crowd... the cook, the waitress, travelers for the census, the innkeeper, troublemaking shepherds, and camel drivers. The big news about a little baby travels fast around Bethlehem -- even in the wee hours of the evening at the all-night Falafel House, Bethlehem's 24-hour roadside cafe. It's Bethlehem's only 24-hour restaurant, and owners Flo and Mo are proud of the fact that they've never closed their door... until, perhaps, tonight! As the information stacks up, they've got to make the big decision to go see for themselves. Super-fun story, super-cool music that even the older kids will love, but a solid gospel-based celebration of the birth of the Savior.

Action-packed drama, complete with investigations, mystery, travel, and oh yes, "royalty"; songs that are catchy and fun with tracks that "rock" and a spiritual concept at the heart of it all - Celeste Clydesdale has done it again! Celeste has brought every strength she has to this kids' Christmas musical that tells the story of Christmas in a brand-new way. When King Herod sends Sherlock Watson to find out why the kings from the east did not return to him, we learn that we all answer to a higher authority than any king on earth. Your kids will love the music and story, you will be thrilled to have the teaching materials, and your audience or congregation will be touched and moved by this presentation. Don't miss this! Make yours... A Rockin' Royal Christmas. Songs include: A Rockin' Royal Christmas with the King!; Bring Them to Me; Take a Look Inside; Unforgettable, Incredible Not So Silent Night with Angels We Have Heard on High; When the Little Baby Boy Was Born; A Wise Man's Life for Me!; If I Knew Then; A Higher Calling to a Higher King with I Have Decided to Follow Jesus. Performance time - 37 minutes.

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Take a rollicking ride to Snowflake County, a place where Christmas celebrations have become so extravagant they threaten to overshadow the simplicity of Christmas' true meaning. It seems the only one who understands the secret of Jesus' simple birth is little Suzy Hallmark, but no one is listening. It will take a series of crazy mishaps during the community's annual seasonal program before the noise stops and everyone realizes that Christmas isn't about how brightly lights and decorations shine, it's about Jesus, the light of the world. Christy Semsen has once again combined her tuneful songs and clever dialogue with a strong spiritual theme in this delightful musical that is as contemporary as today's headlines. Daniel Semsen's sparkling accompaniment tracks feature musical styles that range from pop to rock to rap and polka. There are even country line-dancing angels and tap-dancing wise men! A full-color Teacher's Resource Kit and a performance DVD are available, providing all the production help you'll need. Your children and congregation are going to love their visit to Snowflake County, where the secret is out: Christ is the center of Christmas! Songs include: Christmas in Snowflake County with Jingle Bells; Our Extravaganza; This Is the Time; Glory to God; I Wanna Be Wise; The Crazy Christmas Medley; Silent Night! Holy Night!; Hope Has Come.

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Sssh! Grab your trench coat and dark shades and go undercover to join the exciting Christmas mission of We Three Spies. Agents E, L, and F are recruits with the CIK (Christmas Intelligence Kids), a covert group of spies who secretly bring Christmas cheer to the needy. But this year they're facing an especially difficult challenge: keeping Mrs. Harriet (Pronounced "Har-ret") King, a Scrooge-like landlord, from evicting them from their headquarters, confiscating donations, and cancelling their Christmas Nativity program. It takes a little expert espionage and a lot of God's unconditional love for Mrs. King to change her tune as she finally joins the CIK and the entire town in a musical celebration of the true meaning of Jesus' birth. We Three Spies is the latest creation from the acclaimed children's writer Christy Semsen as she once again combines delightful storytelling, clever songs, and spot-on spiritual truth. Daniel Semsen created dynamic accompaniment tracks that are worthy of the latest spy movie score! Invaluable information in the "all you can ask for" Teachers Resource Kit, as well as demonstration performances, choreography, and more on the instructional DVD, will guide you through every step of the production process with confidence. This Christmas, your classified mission, should you choose to accept it -- is to join We Three Spies as they blow their cover to proclaim joy to the world! T-shirts available for both adults and children, spy kit includes: listening CD, spy mirror, stickers, sunglasses, and cinch bag. Performance time: 33 minutes.