Director, Fergus McDonell ; producer, Julian Biggs ; photography, John Foster ; sound, Frank Orban ; editing, Dennis Sawyer ; sound editing, Brian Keene.

Recorded 1956.

The Christmas story, presented in the form of a medieval York mystery, or miracle play, by a cast of junior school children. They follow the text, in verse and prose, used by strolling players five centuries ago when a miracle play meant the portrayal of the mystery of Christ's birth. The story is divided into scenes, with costumes and settings patterned after biblical times. Between acts a children's "angel choir" sings familiar Christmas carols to introduce each scene.

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Description based on online resource; title from title screen (National Film Board of Canada, viewed 2023-08-10).