LOGLINE
We all have a destiny . . . if we’re patient enough to wait until just the right time to shine.
PITCH
A new little star is given a very important mission to lead Wise Men to the birth of a special child but is told this will not happen for a long, long time. The young star must withstand personal doubt, the taunts of older stars, the long stretch of eons, and the silence of the Galaxy. When it has just about given up, the little star bursts into its predicted brilliant glory and leads the Wise Men and others to the miracle in Bethlehem.
SYNOPSIS
Once upon a time a Christmas Star is born into the Universe. The Galaxy says its name is the Star of Bethlehem and although the smallest star in the Universe, its purpose is to shine brighter than any star ever on the night a Savior is born. Three Wise Men will travel with gifts for the child in a time of great danger and will need to see its light to find him. Although the Little Star wants the job, he isn’t sure he can do it. He thinks the job sounds really important. Most starts are part of Aquarius, Gemini, Leo, or Orion. However, the Galaxy says that the Universe is depending on its cooperation. For two thousand years, it will shine at half its light. Then at the appointed time, it will shine brighter than everything in the night sky. The Bethlehem Star tries to wait patiently for Christmas Eve.
As two thousand years passes, he wonders if the Galaxy has forgotten him. Even when the Little Star inquires of the Galaxy, there is only deafening silence. The Bethlehem Star withstands other stars’ taunting about shining at half its light, doubting it would ever shine fully. Tears drop from the Bethlehem Star all the way to earth, creating reservoirs of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Orion once tries to take his job, saying a comet, a planet, an angel, or even a shooting star should shine for Christmas Eve—much better choices than the dim Little Star.
More years pass. The Little Star tries to force itself to flicker just a little brighter, even if it hurts to do so, but all its efforts are for naught. Then, just when the Bethlehem Star is sure it has lost its chance for a miracle, the Galaxy speaks louder than before. It says the Little Star, not Orion, will shine over the Bethlehem manger where the Child is resting. As midnight approaches on the first Christmas Eve, the Bethlehem Star suddenly lights the night sky. It is so bright that nearly everyone on the Earth can see its glow, but especially the three Wise Men. All at once, a great company of the heavenly host appear, singing in the sky with hallelujahs. The Bethlehem Star is so excited to finally be shining his light for the Savior. Even the angels can see how the legendary star shines so brightly on Christmas Eve that the other stars are amazed beyond belief. For the rest of time, everyone in the Universe knows of the Bethlehem Star.
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