THE CHRIST-CANDLE

A CHRISTMAS PLAY IN TWO SCENES

CHARACTERS

Mother Madelon}

Hans}Who live in the little black hut in the woods.

Gretel}

Friedel, whom the Christ-Child sent.

Old Marta}Who would not share their Christmas.

Rich Johann}

Cross Jacob}

Woodcutter}

The Star Child, who brought a Christmas message.

Fritz}

Heinrich}

Oscar}

Karl}To whom the good St. Nicholas always comes.

Jan}

Barbara}

Katrina}

The Good St. Nicholas.

Hans and Gretel