Christmas Around The World – The Real Saint Nick

HO-HO-HO! A fun, easy-to-stage Christmas show that zooms around the world with Santa.

HO-HO-HO! Pack your sleigh for a whistle-stop tour of Santa traditions from around the globe – from China, Australia and Africa to Brazil and France! Along the way, discover the real story of St Nicholas himself and how the legend of Santa began, with an optional nativity scene to finish. Scripts, songs and loads of resources give you everything you need for a quick, easy and fabulously festive school show.

  • Editable Scripts
  • Vocal & Backing Tracks
  • Lyric Videos
  • PowerPoint Lyrics / Scenery
  • Staging Advice
  • Sheet Music / Songsheet
  • Annual Licence Included
  • Stream / Download Instantly

Description

Min. Rehearsals
1 week
Editable Scripts
Two
Age Range
5-11
Run Time*
20-90 mins
Cast Size*
2 to 200

*Depending on content used

"An excellent package with a high standard of scripts and wonderful songs. The show we staged was a great success!"

WHAT’S INCLUDED?
TWO rhyming scripts, and you get both:

(1) The PLAY Script – fun-filled, with plenty of acting and speaking parts.

(2) The NARRATED Script – the same story, told entirely through narrators.

You’ll also get vocal and backing tracks, lyric videos, PowerPoints, detailed staging advice and more – everything you need for a straightforward, time-saving festive show.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Both scripts are written from the point of view of UK schoolchildren looking at Christmas traditions around the rest of the world. They also work well for schools in the USA, Canada and Ireland with very few changes. Anywhere else, you’d need to make substantial changes so the show makes sense for your location.

2. The fifth song, ‘Christmas in Russia’, was written long before the current Russian invasion of Ukraine. It isn’t in the song samples on this page, but it is still part of the full publication you receive. Whether you include it or leave it out is entirely up to you.

"Excellent! The fantastic up-beat songs, truly represented Christmas around the world... We're a very multicultural school and this helped us reinforce the inclusive nature of our school ethos. Thank you very much!"

Digital Publication Contains:

  • E-Book (pdf) including TWO scripts
  • Editable scripts also included (docx)
  • Vocal & backing tracks
  • Lyric Videos
  • PowerPoint scenery
  • PowerPoint words
  • Sheet music
  • Songsheet
  • Staging advice
  • Annual licence included
  • Instant access

Lyric Video Sample

Song Sample Player

  • The Real Saint Nick
  • Santa's Coming
  • Christmas In China
  • Christmas In Australia
  • Christmas In Africa
  • Christmas In France
  • Christmas In Brazil
  • Nicholas Is A Real Saint
  • The Christmas Story

“An excellent package with a high standard of scripts and wonderful songs.”

R Partridge – Teacher

NARRATED Script Sample PDF

Click to read. The fully narrated script is so EASY to use – no time spent learning lines! Just read it out and you could be ready to perform in a few days. EDITABLE versions of both scripts are included.

PLAY Script Sample PDF

Click to read the opening pages of the PLAY SCRIPT, with parts for dozens of children, all in easy-to-learn rhyming lines. EDITABLE versions of both scripts are included.

Cast List PDF

Click to view or download.

Perform it with any number of children, from 2 to 200+, depending on the content you use.

Stick exactly to either script and the show runs for around 40 minutes. Ideas included in your purchase help you shorten or lengthen it significantly.

We recommend at least one week of rehearsal time. Every group is different, though, so please listen to the songs and look through the material before deciding how much time your pupils will need.

Most of this show isn’t religious at all. The nativity story is referenced in several ways in the final few pages of both scripts, but you’re free to cut those references if you wish.

AMAZING

"These songs are amazing. Helps children to get the lovely facts about Santa, while having fun. My children loved performing it in front of their parents!!!! 😃"
by M.Williams

SO GOOD

"Every year we buy a learn2soar Christmas play with a pack of rehearsal CDs. We did the Real St Nick play two years ago. The songs and scripts are SO GOOD. And with all the extra free stuff that's included it's such great value. Great service too. Thank you."
by C Peacock - Head

AMAZING

"I think the real st nick is amazing! We did it last year and the parents and children just loved it! I really would recommend it to anyone."
by L Abiodun

EXCELLENT

"Thank you for the excellent Real Saint Nick play you sent to us. We were especially very thankful for the editable script which made life a lot easier for us. The play was well received, by an excited audience. We will be back for more next year."
by Mr R. Travis: Teacher

EXCELLENT

"I downloaded The Real Saint Nick last year and I must say that it is an excellent package with a high standard of scripts and wonderful songs. The show we staged was a great success. Many thanks."
by Rebecca Partridge - Teacher

FANTASTIC

"Last year I downloaded and used The Real Saint Nick. It was fantastic!"
by Caroline Buckley, Teacher

REALLY GOOD

"It was really good and the parents loved it. It's going to be hard to beat, but I can't wait to get started on this year's performance."
by M. Hill. Teacher

EXCELLENT

"'The Real Saint Nick' was excellent! It was filled with lots of fantastic up-beat songs that truly represented Christmas around the world. It was also very interesting for both staff and children to learn about how different children celebrate Christmas around the world. We are a very multicultural school and this theme helped us to reinforce the inclusive nature of our school ethos. Thank you very much."
by Victoria Scoular - KS2 Coordinator

WE REALLY LIKED THIS

"For the past seven years we've always used one of the Learn2soar Christmas musicals. They have all been utterly fantastic, but 'The Real Saint Nick' - WOW - We REALLY liked it a LOT! Thank you very much."
by N. Roberts

A SUCCESS

"I am a Primary School Teacher teaching 7 - 8 year olds. Last year I bought "The Real Saint Nick" from you and it was a success. Many thanks."
by R Fuller

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a nativity play pack cost?
Most Learn2soar Christmas titles are from £45, and Christmas Play in ONE Day is £30. The price includes everything: scripts, audio tracks, words on screen, sheet music, scenery and a year's licence for unlimited performances. There are no per-performance fees. Prices show automatically in your local currency.
How quickly can I get it?
Straight away. Every title is a Digital Publication, available on any device the moment you order, anywhere in the world.
What format is the script in?
You get an e-book (PDF) plus editable scripts included as standard with no extra charge, so you can easily change parts and names. Most titles include two or three script versions.
Can schools pay by invoice?
Yes. Recognised UK schools can choose Pay by Invoice at checkout. Everyone else can pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Can I buy from outside the UK?
Yes. We've supplied customers in over a hundred countries, and prices appear in your local currency. Digital Publications are available worldwide. The CD in the Complete Pack is posted within the UK only.
Can I get a CD?
In the UK only, the Complete Pack adds an audio CD posted to you, alongside everything in the Digital Publication.
How many staff can use it?
The included User Licence covers up to 4 devices. Site Licences are available if more staff need access.
Do we need a licence, and can we film it?
Yes, a licence is needed even with free admission, but with Learn2soar it's included at no extra cost: unlimited performances for a year, plus a Recording Licence to share or stream free to up to 50 users. More about licences, filming and streaming.
Will it renew automatically?
No. Your licence lasts one year from purchase, with no automatic renewal.
I've ordered from you before. Is there a discount?
Yes. Returning customers see an automatic renewal discount when they log in. The biggest discount is for the same show again.
Can I see the script before I buy?
Yes. Every title has script samples and song samples on its page. Many teachers share the page link with colleagues to decide together.