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Countdown to Christmas 2024 Midweek Week 8 - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson is a hilarious and heartwarming story about what happens when the wildest, most unruly kids in town—the Herdmans—take over the annual Christmas pageant. The Herdman kids, known for their bad behavior and causing chaos wherever they go, somehow end up in all the starring roles for the church’s Nativity play. Spoiler: they've never even heard of the Christmas story!

Chaotic Pageant

The whole town expects a disaster, especially since the Herdmans aren’t exactly known for being angels. But as the Herdmans learn about the Christmas story for the first time, they bring their own wild (and sometimes hilarious) interpretation of what happened. The result is a chaotic, unpredictable, and unexpectedly touching pageant that shows the true meaning of Christmas in a way no one could have predicted. Along the way, everyone—including the Herdmans—learns valuable lessons about compassion, kindness, and seeing things from a fresh perspective.

Fun Trivia

Trivial tidbit: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever was published in 1971 and has been a holiday favorite ever since, even inspiring a popular TV movie in 1983. Interestingly, author Barbara Robinson based the Herdmans on some of the kids she remembered growing up with! The book’s mix of humor and heart has made it a classic, especially for families and school holiday performances.

With its laugh-out-loud moments and sweet message, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a fun reminder that sometimes the most unexpected people can bring out the best in us—and Christmas can be full of surprises!

Here are some gift ideas with sweet messages for your friends and family members. Shop handmade this holiday season: 

Strawberry Thank You Favor Gift Tags

Adore by Nat

Bird Photo Locket Necklace, Handmade Victorian Style Jewelry

Victorian Style Treasures

Bird Photo Locket Necklace, Handmade Victorian Style Jewelry

University of Tampa ART GiClee Prints

watercolorsNmore

May include: A watercolor painting of a red brick building with two white towers. The towers have white roofs and crescent moon finials. The building is surrounded by green trees, including a palm tree on the left side of the image. The sky is cloudy and blue. The artist's signature is in the bottom right corner of the painting.

The Burger Hut at Night Canvas Print

Colleen Cornelius 

Old West Canvas Print featuring the photograph The Burger Hut at Night by Colleen Cornelius

Strawberries & Cream Button Charm Bracelet

ButterflyInTheAttic

Rosh HaShanah Pomegranate Apples Kitchen Apron

LinorStoreDesigns

Large Pomegranate Apple Design for Ros hHaShanah Apron

Artisan Floral Lampwork Beads Garnet Gemstones Siam Crystals

MagdaleneJewels

May include: A red garnet bead necklace with three large pink and white floral glass beads. The necklace is on a white surface.

Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads, Medium Red Shiny Glossy

Covergirl Beads

Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads, Medium Red Shiny Glossy 432g

Vibrant Red Agate and Brass Jewelry Set

BEADEDNECKLACESHOPPE

Vibrant Red Agate and Brass Jewelry Set, Cloisonne Flower Focal Bead, Magnetic Clasp, Matching Red Beads Leather Earrings, Unique Gift Ideas image 1

Heart Earrings Rustic Bronze Raspberry Red Handmade

Shadow Dog Designs

rustic bronze heart valentines earrings handmade raspberry red glass

Silver Filigree Bell Charm Necklace With Red Crystal

Thesingingbeader

Silver plated filigree bell charm necklace with a small 4 mm red Swarovski crystal.  Choose silver plated chain length 16 thru 19 inches.  Organza gift pouch included.

Christmas Poinsettia Collectible Thimbles Handmade Holiday

Blue Morning Expressions

 

Christmas Poinsettia Thimbles, Collectible Handmade Holiday

If you don't see what you're looking for, then ask an artist. I'm sure they will be happy to design something special for your loved one. 

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Read more books! 

A Christmas Carol  

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Polar Express 

The Nutcracker

The Night Before Christmas

Letters from Father Christmas

The Snowman

When you shop handmade, you help us keep our money in our communities and keep other small businesses moving forward. Thank you for your support! Please share this post with everyone on the internet. :)

Julie and the Hairy Harry Dog.

PS - for those keeping track - this was our 12th Countdown to Christmas! Thank you everyone for all of your help keeping these countdowns rolling. 



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  • Colleen Cornelius on

    Thank you Julie! I love red such an amazing collection of Handmade treasures and Art! I will also need to check out the YouTube link, I haven’t heard of that one either.

    Promoted to the usual places
    blessings

  • Roxanne Tobaison on

    Thanks Julie, for including my University of Tampa print.

    I look forward to looking up the movie – Best Christmas Pageant Ever. We all could use some humor these days.

  • Connie Morilak - The Singing Beader on

    I’m not familiar with this story either, but the movie sounds like it would be a fun one to watch. Thank you, Julie for including my filigree bell with red crystal necklace. This made a pretty blog post with all the red colored handmade gifts. Sharing!

  • Charlotte @Covergirlbeads on

    Interesting read. Thanks so much, Julie and Harry, for including my lampwork beads on your mid-week Countdown blog. Will share on Pinterest and Twitter.

  • Catherine on

    Another story that I’m not familiar with. Sounds both hilarious and heartwarming. Thanks for providing the YouTube link – will watch it later. And thanks for all the wonderful picks for the mid-week post, including my heart earrings. Will share the items and the blog far and wide. Treats to Handsome Harry from the Snoozin’ Moose.


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