A Christmas Tale: in One Act

In this gently moving one‑act drama, a modest Parisian home becomes a stage for quiet yearning and hopeful prayer. Set in the fifteenth‑century winter, the scene is a simple yet richly described chamber where unfinished wooden statues of saints keep silent watch over a sleeping infant. Jacqueline, a sculptor’s wife, anxiously awaits her husband Pierre’s return from a midnight Mass, fearing that his neglect will leave their daughter Rosette without the joy of Christmas gifts.

The play weaves together the everyday concerns of a mother with the timeless presence of Saint Nicholas and Saint Rose, whose statues seem to bridge the gap between art and devotion. Jacqueline’s monologue reveals her love, her doubts about Pierre’s wandering spirit, and her reliance on faith to protect her child. Listeners are invited into a tender tableau of hope, sacrifice, and the quiet miracle of a night when the hearth’s glow meets the distant bells of Notre‑Dame.