Where are my Christmas movie lovers? If you answered yes, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever movie needs to be on your must see holiday bucket list!
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There’s something magical about Christmas movies that brings a wave of nostalgia each holiday season. Whether it’s the timeless charm of It’s a Wonderful Life, the comedic antics in Home Alone, or the heartwarming lesson in A Charlie Brown Christmas, these films capture the spirit of Christmas in ways that are funny, tender, and deeply memorable.
Christmas movies connect us to holiday traditions, family gatherings, and childhood memories. The scenes of snowy streets, twinkling lights, and cozy fireside moments evoke warmth and joy that only the holiday season brings. Watching them becomes a tradition in itself, marking the start of holiday festivities and wrapping us in a sense of comfort and cheer.
Rewatching these beloved classics reminds us of the holiday magic we felt as children and helps us share that same feeling with the next generation. So grab a blanket, pour some hot chocolate, and settle in with a Christmas classic to relive that nostalgic joy this holiday season!
I don't know about you, but I love the thought of cozying up with a blanket watching endless Christmas movies throughout the holiday season ,it truly is one of my favorite holiday traditions!
Even better is experiencing these classics on the big screen! When the theatre releases a new holiday movie, I am the first one in line to buy my ticket. What's even better, is when I can bring my entire family with me to experience and ring in the Christmas spirit together. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is hands down a must see for all ages.
I can't promise you though, as seen in the picture below that I won't be bringing my snuggly Christmas blanket along to the theater! ❄️?
I mean seriously, who doesn't love a feel good Christmas movie especially around the holiday.
This family friendly film, will not only entertain you it will also leave you inspired.
The classic Christmas novel, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever adapted into a film is set to release on the big screen Nov 8th at a theater near you and trust me you won't want to miss it!
Back Story: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD, by the worst kids in the history of the world. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, is a children's novel that was written by Barbara Robinson in 1971. The novel tells a story of six misfit children who volunteer to star in their town's Sunday School Christmas Pageant who end up teaching the town the true meaning of Christmas.
So many are familiar with this classic story and many of us mama's have shared this inspiring story to our kiddos throughout the holiday season. Us mama's have been waiting for the release of this one for decades now!
If you are not familiar with the story, here is a brief synopsis.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson is a humorous, heartwarming story about the true spirit of Christmas. The story centers around the Herdmans, a family of six unruly, misfit kids who are notorious in their small town for causing trouble. The Herdman children—Ralph, Imogene, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, and Gladys—are loud, rude, and mischievous, stealing and bullying their way through life. Everyone avoids them whenever possible, especially at church, where they never show up. However, everything changes one year when the Herdmans unexpectedly decide to attend Sunday school.
The story is narrated by a young girl whose mother, Grace Bradley, is put in charge of the church’s annual Christmas pageant after the usual director breaks her leg. This year’s play is in danger of falling apart, especially when the Herdmans show up and volunteer for the lead roles. To the horror of the other church members, the Herdmans insist on playing Mary, Joseph, the Wise Men, and even the Angel of the Lord.
Despite the other church kids’ dismay, the Herdmans approach the nativity story with fresh, if unconventional, enthusiasm. Since they’ve never heard the Christmas story before, they react with astonishment to the hardships Mary and Joseph endured. They’re outraged at the lack of shelter for Mary and horrified by King Herod’s plans. Their innocence and genuine, if sometimes misplaced, passion begin to change the way others see the Christmas story, reminding everyone of the true meaning behind it.
As rehearsals proceed, the townspeople anticipate chaos and disaster. Yet, they slowly realize the Herdmans are bringing something unique and raw to the play. Although their methods are unorthodox—the Wise Men bring a ham instead of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, and Imogene, as Mary, ends up with a tear-streaked face—this performance unexpectedly captures the vulnerability and emotion of the nativity. By stripping away the usual polished pageantry, the Herdmans highlight the struggles and hope in the Christmas story in a way that feels real to everyone present.
In the end, the pageant is a resounding success, but not because of a perfect performance. Instead, it’s successful because it helps the congregation, and even the Herdmans themselves, to understand the meaning of Christmas on a deeper level. The story ends on a hopeful note, showing that compassion, understanding, and open-mindedness can change people in surprising ways.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a touching, funny story that encourages readers to look beyond outward appearances and to find meaning in unexpected places. It’s a tale of redemption, kindness, and the transformative power of empathy—wrapped in humor and the holiday spirit. Through the Herdmans’ unconventional interpretation of the nativity, Robinson reminds us that Christmas isn’t about perfection or pageantry, but about love, acceptance, and seeing the world with new eyes.
On the BIG Screen: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever novel as been transformed into a movie and is a Lions Gate and Kingdom Story Company film directed by Dallas Jenkins creator of The Chosen and is Based on the book from Barbara Robinson.
Dallas shares, “I was BORN to make this movie” on Kingdom Story Company You Tube channel. In this passion filled video – HERE, Dallas shares his heart behind this project and being the executive producer why he was so passionate about why he wanted to be part of this film.
This is a must see film features Lauren Graham- as narrator, Judy Green- as Grace, Pete Holmes- as Bob Bradley, and a slew of young talent added to the cast list.
This film depicts many life lessons, but the one that really stood out to me is how
God Doesn't Call the Qualified, He Qualifies the Called.
God Doesn't Call the Qualified, He calls Qualifies the Called
Ever feel unqualified?? Yup me too, you’re not alone!!
This reoccurring life lesson in this movie is an inspiring theme for all. I have felt called in areas in my life especially as a mother, where I feel very unqualified. I can only imagine I am not alone in this feeling. The life lesson of “God Doesn't Call the Qualified, He calls Qualifies the Called”, is shown again and again in this movie through Grace and the Herdman misfits and so many others in the film it is likely to inspire you to step out in faith and become person who you have been created to be.
I talk a little bit about feeling this way, especially since the unexpected sudden passing of my beloved husband Quintin in this video below.
I am quite certain, we all have felt unqualified from time to time. There is no doubt this is exactly how Grace (played by Judy Greer) felt when she stepped in to the role of directing the Christmas pageant after an unforeseen circumstance, or how the misfit Herdman's felt stepping into the pageant roles. Especially with Glady's who is the youngest of the 6 and worst of all becomes the Angel of the Lord announcing the good news of Jesus' birth of the shepherds, serving as a symbol of the nativity story's central message in this heartwarming Christmas classic.
The Herdman's were the least qualified for these positions in the Christmas pageant, yet as depicted in the film they were the reason the community came together in unity throughout the holiday.
All About Perspective:
Isn't all about perspective?
By having the “worst kids in the world” play the angel, The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever emphasizes the universality of the Christmas message, reaching even those who might not traditionally be considered “church-going”.
Gladys' portrayal of the angel is particularly impactful because the Herdman children are known for their poor behavior, adding a humorous twist to the sacred announcement.
The Lord doesn't always call for those we think who are fit for the task. We are constantly looking to qualify others and even ourselves for roles and tasks with a checklist of accomplishments. However, God looks at it differently than we do. He looks at the heart. When the heart is positioned, He calls and when you step into that calling, He qualifies! I am so thankful for that, aren't you?
Get ready to be inspired this holiday season with a heart warming story of how God uses the seemingly unfit for the most incredible blessing. How God turns the ordinary into His extraordinary!
Christmas Classic VIDEO- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
THE BEST Christmas Pageant Ever will not only entertain you but inspire you to become all you have been created to be!!
Nov 8 is the date it coming to the big screen so mark the date, grab your family and grab a friend and enjoy the incredible Christmas classic on the big screen!
Kick start your holiday season, by grabbing your tickets HERE and don't forget to share with a friend the true reason for the season!
This will be a movie you won't want to miss! You will laugh, be inspired and maybe even shed a tear! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, will quickly become a Christmas Classic tradition for holidays to come.
Christmas is so much more than the gifts under the tree, it is about spending time with loved ones and sharing the Greatest Story ever told!
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Our family tradition is to do an advent every day of December. Sometimes it’s fun things but the ones that my boys love more than anything are picking up trash at our church, ringing the bells for Salvation Army, making gingerbread houses with friends from school that don’t know Jesus so we can talk to them and their parents and have Christmas music on too.
One our family tradition is getting pajamas Christmas Eve. We have been doing this since our kids were born and still doing it as they are adults now.
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So many traditions…putting up the tree and decorating with ornaments from my grandmas and the kids all have ornaments from my parents each year. Going together to look at Christmas lights. Family taco bar at my parent’s house! Christmas Eve candle light serving and singing Silent Night! Making goodies and delivering to neighbors, coaches, teachers and friends! Matching Christmas pjs!
My husband of almost 40 years plus 7 years of dating. Also high school
Sweethearts has give me an ornament for all of those years. He has passed that tradition on in purchasing one every year for all 10 of our kids, their significant others and children and our granddaughter!
Lori your blog is definitely 5 star! We love to gather the whole family and friends and have them over to our home for a visit with Santa. My mom started this tradition with our kids and friends and now that she has passed we continue the tradition in her honor! P.S. she was Jewish. We grew up in Liberty and had many Morman friends and they called her Sister Le Fever. It was and is a tradition loved by many. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
My son and I watch Christmas movie every year together since he was a baby?
We play find the elf game (which is an elf body with Gramps face on it) it is a laminated piece of paper. I hide it and whoever finds it gets 20.00. The kids love this kick off to Christmas Eve and a great way to remember Gramps who loved Christmas.
Then we gather around and read the Christmas story like Gramps used to do with us.
This will be the first year for four new grands we have been blessed with in 2024. Hopefully, they will always know how much Gramps loved Christmas ?.
We add a ornament to our Christmas tree every year from somewhere or something we did as a family. You definitely get 5 stars!
Christmas morning starts with a big breakfast, opening gifts with my now grown kids and then it’s a lazy day of Christmas movies . For dinner we splurge with beef tenderloin that my hubby fixes up in the smoker . It’s a magical day with family.
To select 1 favorite tradition is hard… my kids seem to like grab bags that we do with extended family; not sure if it’s the ability to steal that makes it exciting or what it is lol
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Best Christmas tradition we had was when I was growing up in the ’60s my father bought us a silver art deco Christmas tree. We decorated it with pink shiny ornaments and then he put his Lionel train tracks around the tree so it would drive circular under there. If that wasn’t enough he then put a multi-colored light disc that would shine on the tree and be just something crazy psychedelic. It was the tackiest thing ever but I love that the best and to this day I miss him and I miss that tree.
One of my family’s traditions is making a variety of cookiee and making plates to give away to the neighbors and friends. Seeing the smiles on their faces is priceless.
One of our family traditions is to read the CHRISTmas story in Luke 2 because that is what ithis time of year is all about…Love came down to redeem us! I pray for you daily as I am still struggling with the death of my mom 2 years ago. May the God of All Comfort (II Cor. 1:3-5) be with you this season. ? ?
One of our favorite Christmas traditions is singing Happy Birthday to Jesus on Christmas morning before any presents are opened. It always reminded my kids what Christmas is truly about.
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One of our favorite Christmas traditions is letting the kids open one gift on Christmas Eve. It’s silly really, because it’s always the same gift each year and they know it. It is a matching pair of Pajamas that way everyone is matching on Christmas morning.
Favorite tradition is going out to eat for a delicious dinner and going to see Christmas lights.
At Christmas our parents were faith missionaries to Mexico. As kids growing up we learned to give give and give to others in need. Growing up my husband and I have taught our daughters to give give give. Each year we look for needy families and we buy them gits and food for Christmas. This is our way of sharing love to those who may not have much. Every year we are blessed so much by giving to others. Am so thankful for our parents teaching us to help those in need.
We always get out tree on Black Friday and spend the day decorating, watching White Christmas, and drinking hot chocolate.