Waiting in Advent

In this warm, lighthearted 4-minute drama, a child impatiently counts down to Christmas while a parent explains the deeper meaning behind the Advent season. Through relatable moments—like the excitement of an upcoming visitor or preparing for a new baby—“waiting” is transformed from a frustrating delay into a hopeful, joy-filled anticipation.

Referencing John 20:29, the script reveals that Advent is not just about recalling Christ’s birth in Bethlehem but also looking forward to His promised return. As the child and parent pivot from discussing Christmas to tidying up in expectation of Mom’s arrival, we’re reminded that genuine preparation begins in our hearts. With a simple two-person cast and minimal set needs, this short piece perfectly illustrates how waiting—whether for Christmas morning or Christ’s coming kingdom—can be an energizing, faith-building time.

Cast: 2

• parent and child either can be m or f

Bible Reference: John 20:29

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 4

Sample of script:

actors are on stage

Child: I wish it was Christmas, I can’t wait.

Dad: It will be nice when Christmas comes, won’t it, honey? But waiting for Christmas coming is especially exciting.

Child: What do you mean, especially exciting, Daddy? It’s Christmas Day that’s exciting, waiting for Christmas is a pain!

Dad: Really? It shouldn’t be, it’s excitement time.

Child: Excitement time? What’s excitement time?

Dad: Excitement time? That’s the times of waiting, all year around, when you are waiting for things to happen.

Child: Things? What kind of things, Daddy?

Dad: Oh, lots of things. Like when you are waiting for a friend to come over and play with you. That’s excitement time.

Child: Yeh, you’re right Daddy. I get really excited when Bobby is coming over to play. But what else is excitement time?

Dad: Oh, let’s see, how about when you are about to have a baby in the family, that’s excitement time, isn’t it?

Child: Remember before Daniel was born? I was really excited!

Dad: Or when someone is getting married.

Child: I was really excited to be a flower girl at Auntie Ellen’s wedding.

Dad: Well, the same is true of the time before Christmas. We call it Advent.

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