This day was marked in the calendar of Israel before the establishment of the Passover - while they held festivals associated with agriculture and cattle breeding.Easter also been established by the Lord after the withdrawal of Israel from the hands of the Egyptian Pharaoh's people to remember about your disposal.Scenes of children at Easter in an interesting way to help tell the story.
As began to celebrate Easter
When the Israelites living in Egypt, began brutally suppressing, God heard their sufferings and decided to bring them into the land which he promised to Abraham - the promised land - under the pretext of the three-day sacrifice in the wilderness.In addition, he wanted to show all his power and proclaim that he made Israel his chosen people and to intimidate other people.So he made Pharaoh's heart stubborn, that he did not want to let their slaves into the desert, and then sent down to the 10 plagues of Egypt, one after the other hardened Pharaoh until everything is planned.And at night, when God smote all the firstborn of Egypt, the Israelis hit the road for the first time celebrated the Passover, stabbing his firstborn cattle and bringing grain offerings - fresh cakes.
What should be the Easter scene
In order to join to something brighter and it is important to tell the story of this holiday, you can put a variety of scenes for Easter.Christian scenes help in an accessible way to talk about Jesus Christ.After the self-sacrifice of Jesus on this day he acquired another meaning - the redemption of human sins.Crucified for the salvation on Friday, in the resurrection, he rose from the dead, so the Passover is also known as Easter Sunday.In our time, this celebration has become widespread among the parties, and even those who have not decided on their faith in God and celebrate it.Easter scenes - a symbol of purity, goodness and updates.
What should be avoided
Scenes Easter for young people can be more serious.But since the Bible contains scenes of violence and cruelty, not to frighten overly impressionable children, some points need to be adapted, such as the crucifixion.Scenes Easter Christian does not have to show the death of Jesus, it will be enough just in general terms make it clear that he suffered on the cross, then he left us, and then rose again.However, you can not change the emotional events - if there is cruelty or suffering, they need to show that the child develop empathy for others.Naturally, the scene at Easter should show the brutality only figuratively, without going into detail.Nor should we talk about someone's death.But if the child himself asks a direct question, it is best to answer honestly.It is also extremely important to end each scene on a positive note, it is possible to read poetry on the Passover.
Reliable transmission
Putting skits for children at Easter, it is impossible to replace the semantic images and distort them to the children in the world view did not arise false symbols.For the same reason the egg, which presents Magdalena king Tiberius (See below. The script №4), should be initially red - do not try to make egg on tricks and convince someone in scenes that it changed color.Easter scenes for children should not create a false sense of their miracle.It is preferable to keep silent about something than to cheat their faith in the ordinary.It is better to say that it is - the same egg, inherited you have red or explain that you painted it yourself.
Scenario №1.Exodus from Egypt and the establishment of Easter
Props and clothing : rope, cardboard sickles, cubes, scarves, chair of Pharaoh cake.Cubes can be replaced with empty cardboard boxes, or cushions, as shawls or scarves can use any fabric that is wrapped around the head, or in the manner of a tunic.
Actors : Joseph Israel (2 or more people, different Easter scenes here can play the same people), Egyptians (2 or more people), Moses, the Egyptian pharaoh.
narrator : "A long time ago, when Joseph came to Egypt from him came a great nation, which was called by the Israelis. At first they lived quietly, but then the Egyptians began to hurt them. They have made them their slaves, forced to work long hours, and all aboutThey did not care. The Israelites were very hard. When God saw this, I decided to save them and sent Moses. But the Egyptian Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites. Then God sent flies and locusts and diseases, and other executions, and took from the Egyptians all seniorchildren, and they wept aloud, and agreed then let the people go. And not to pick randomly Israeli children, God told them to draw on the doors of the mark, and that they will always remember this, punished eat unleavened cakes. That night the Israelites left Egypt andIt marked the first time the Passover. "
Actions .This scene on Easter begins with the fact that Joseph takes over a nation.Then come the Egyptians and wrapped (not tight) around the people of the rope.Captivated by the Israelis sadly mowed wheat with sickles and shift blocks.Appears Moses asks Pharaoh to let the Israelites, he refuses.Then Moses picks up with the Egyptians out of the hands of the doll, they cry and let the Israelites.Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, they celebrate Easter and trapeznichayut cakes.
Scenario №2.The birth of Jesus
Props : doll-baby, scarves, walking sticks, white cardboard star, baskets with gifts.As the baby-doll fit any doll female.It is also desirable to make of drawing paper poster of hay and several animals (such as lambs, sheep, goats, domestic pigeons) and post it as a background.
Actors : Mary, Joseph, the shepherds (2 or more), the Magi (3 people).
narrator : "After that there was a time when people began to upset God by his behavior, and he wanted to send someone to help them improve. In those days lived Mary and Joseph, they did not have children. They neverdid that upset God, so he decided that it was Mary gives birth to Jesus. Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, but they had no place, so they spent the night in a cave inhabited by goats and sheep. There, Mary and gave birth. WhenJesus was born, shepherds were bowing to him, and over Bethlehem lit star. Far to the east of the Magi saw the star and knew that to be born Jesus Christ. They have come to worship him and make gifts. Jesus did many good works and miracles and told people howGod does not disappoint, and the 12 apostles were traveling with him. They were his loyal friends and listened attentively all. "
Actions .Mary and Joseph come to the scene, Mary gives birth.Shepherds look at Iiusa and bow.This scene can be played on Easter with subdued light.It appears star, which the Wise Men notice.They are suited, bow and give gifts.
Scenario №3.The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ
Props : scarves, rope, cross, two chairs.The cross can be made of two boards or sticks, just knocking their nails or contact, as long as they are not too small, or too big, or attach to the preform drawing paper fastened by a cross-profile PVC or any other material to keep the shape.
Actors : Jesus, the people (2 or more people), warning of Jesus, the Israelites (2 or more people).
narrator : "One day Jesus came to preach in the city. Residents of all mixed up - all that God has spoken, and very frustrated him. They did not believe that Jesus came to help them, and decided to crucify him on the cross. Jesus warnedthat want to make the inhabitants of the city, but he said, "If I stretched on the cross, then for me, God will forgive all of you, and you will not sin." And on Friday he stretched on the cross, and then put in. All the people felt sorry for Jesusand they wept aloud. And all were forgiven him. And on Sunday, Easter, God did a miracle - he raised Jesus, and he was again healthy. People were delighted and said to each other: "Christ is risen!", "Truly He is risen!". And Jesus came to his friends, the apostles and others, Yet forty days, and then came back to God. "
Actions .Jesus is coming to city dwellers, they lean against the cross and throws over the rope, he tilts his head mournfully.Then it was "removed" from the cross, and, weeping, laid on the chairs.Ringing the bell, and he wakes up.All happily congratulate each other.Here you can read a variety of poems on Easter.
script №4.Filing Magdalene eggs
Props : Painted red egg, a handkerchief, a chair of the king.
Actors : Magdalene, Tiberius.
narrator : "At this time the king was Tiberius, and Mary Magdalene went to him to talk about the fact that Jesus was resurrected. By the king made was to go with gifts, but Magdalene was nothing other than a hen's egg, and she brought the egg. King Tiberius did not believe her that Jesus had risen, and said: "No one can rise again, in the same way as white chicken egg can not suddenly become red." And as soon as he said those words, white egg Magdalene wasred. And then Tiberius believed her. So we paint Easter eggs - to remember the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ. "
Actions .Magdalena tells Tiberius, Jesus was resurrected, he did not believe her.She gave him a red egg, and he is convinced that she told the truth.This is the final scene at Easter, and it should be solemn.
