4th Grade Christmas Recitations –Due: Tuesday, December 2nd Each student is responsible for their partner’s recitation as well as their own. Please study and recite both on the due date.
INTRODUCTION – Little Children:
Killian
(Whispered, with finger at lips)
Shhh! We must be very quiet! We cannot make a noise! If you listen very carefully, you will begin to hear some special sounds.
Harper
(Whispered, loudly)
These are the sounds of Christmas. Shhh! We must be very, very, quiet.
Narrator:
Lucy
Many years ago in the far off country or Austria, a Christmas carol was written that is very much loved today called “Still, Still, Still.” The song was used not only as a Christmas song but as a child’s lullaby.
David
Although the melody can be traced back to Salzburg, Austria in 1819, the writer of the text is no longer known.
Luke
Tonight we will stroll down the streets of a quiet Judean village named Bethlehem. There will be an opportunity to listen in on the conversations taking place in a darkened stable just behind a very busy inn.
Johann
We will also wander out into the fields surrounding this village, and notice the commotion taking place there.
Hyungjung
(Cupping hand over ear) I think I can hear some sounds – off in the distance.
Alina
Let’s all be still, still, still. I think I can hear a father welcoming a new addition into his family.
(Congregation sings: “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child”
Yair and Rosalie
“But Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19
Memory Due: Thursday, December 4th – Both verses will be recited.
Still, still, still, he sleeps this night so chill!
The virgin’s tender arms enfolding,
Warm and safe the Child are holding.
Still, still, still, he sleeps this night so chill!
Dream, dream, dream, he sleeps the Savior King.
The night is peaceful all around you.
Close your eyes let sleep surround you.
Dream, dream, dream, he sleeps the Savior King.
