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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ............................................................................................. 1
A Boy’s Hobby: .............................................................................................................. 2
A Gathering of Nuts: ...................................................................................................... 2
A Genius This and That................................................................................................. 3
A Haunting We Will Go.................................................................................................. 4
A Scouting Story............................................................................................................ 5
A Space Adventure........................................................................................................ 6
A Trip To Remember ..................................................................................................... 7
A Trip to the Toy Shop................................................................................................... 8
At the Beach ................................................................................................................ 10
Bird Watchers .............................................................................................................. 11
Blackbeard and the PIrates ......................................................................................... 12
Christmas Around the World Story.............................................................................. 13
Calvin - Super Cub Scout ............................................................................................ 14
Chief Running Dear ..................................................................................................... 15
Daniel Boone ............................................................................................................... 16
Fortunately But! ........................................................................................................... 17
Gerald the Giraffe ........................................................................................................ 18
Helpful Christmas Mouse ............................................................................................ 21
Old Fashioned Christmas ............................................................................................ 22
Peg Leg Pete's Predicament ....................................................................................... 23
Pirate Voyage .............................................................................................................. 24
Quiet Please ................................................................................................................ 25
Terry the Timid Tiger ................................................................................................... 26
Thanksgiving ............................................................................................................... 27
The Big Turkey Hunt.................................................................................................... 28
The Fair Maiden's Plight.............................................................................................. 29
The Fire of the Dragon ................................................................................................ 30
The Gadabouts............................................................................................................ 31
The House Where Santa Claus Lives ......................................................................... 32
The Sad Tale of Two Famous Cowboys ..................................................................... 33
Tortoise and the Hare.................................................................................................. 34
Twas The Night Before Christmas .............................................................................. 35
Why Santa Has a Beard .............................................................................................. 38

A BOY’S HOBBY:
For the following audience participation stunt, divide the audience into the following groups, to
respond when their key word is read.
BOYS -----------------THAT'S ME" (all boys in the audience)
HOBBY OR HOBBIES ------ --LOTS OF FUN" (mothers and girls)
EAT OR EATING -----------YUM-YUM" (all fathers)
BOYS have many and varied HOBBIES, that is true, but there is certainly one HOBBY which I'm
sure every BOY has, and that is EATING! It's amazing how much food a BOY can consume
within a short length of time.
It's been a proven fact that no matter what other HOBBIES a BOY may have, whether it's sports
or collecting things or airplanes, it seems that anytime, day or night, he can find time for EATING.
Even after a big meal, which makes most of us too full to even think of food, it seems that
appetite with skin stretched over it that we call a BOY is always ready to EAT again.
Mothers know better than to say this is a HOBBY that their son will outgrow. For isn't it the truth,
the world over, the saying you hear so often, that the way to a man's heart is through his
stomach? So, as long as the world goes around, a BOY’S greatest HOBBY will be EATING, while
his father will deny that he likes EATING as he finishes that last crumb of his favorite cake.
A GATHERING OF NUTS:
Select a cast to enact the following dramatic roles and read the play, allowing time for each
character to play his part. Put all characters backstage and have them come out when it’s time to
read their line.
Horns ---------------- -- toot, toot"
Drum ----------------- - boom,boom"
Cymbals -------------- -- clang, clang"
Curtains -------------- (two people stand together, then part)
Moon ----------------- (get up)
Trees ------------------ (wave arms)
Sun -------------------- (sit down)
Wolf ------------------- (howl at the moon)
The orchestra, with its HORNS and its DRUMS and its CYMBALS plays and the CURTAINS part.
The TREES wave in the breeze. The SUN sets. The MOON rises. And a WOLF enters howling.
Did you ever see such a gathering of nuts?

A GENIUS THIS AND THAT
Source: Pack-o-Fun Magazine
Divide the group into six smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
NORMAN:
"Oh my!" (raise both hands)
THIS __:
'Right!" (raise right hand)
RIGHT: "This!" (raise right hand) THAT __:
Left!" (raise left hand)
LEFT __:
"That!" (raise left hand) GENIUS __: All clap and cheer
THIS __ is the story of NORMAN __ , a boy who wanted very much to be a GENIUS __. But no
matter how hard he tried, it just didn't work out. You see, NORMAN __ had a problem. He could
not tell RIGHT __ from LEFT __ . At school, the teacher would say, "When you know the answer,
raise your RIGHT __ hand." By the time NORMAN __ figured which hand was which, it was too
late! At home, it was the same thing. It was, "NORMAN __ , you have your LEFT __ shoe on the
RIGHT __ foot.
Things weren't any better outside. In football, they'd send him in at LEFT __ end and held be
RIGHT __. In baseball, they'd yell "NORMAN __, move to your LEFT __, ,he’d move to the
RIGHT __.
Poor NORMAN __. No matter what he did, it wasn’t RIGHT __ or LEFT __. But NORMAN __
was determined! Finally, he figured out what to do. He called it THIS __ and "THAT __". THIS
__ was for RIGHT __ and "THAT __" was for LEFT __. Somehow it all seemed easier. And in
no time, he had it down pat.
One day, while NORMAN __ was home alone, a burglar forced his way in. NORMAN __ was
frightened! The burglar asked where his mother's jewels and furs were. NORMAN __ said, "In
the closet". But when the burger said "Which was is THAT __?", NORMAN __, of course,
answered "LEFT __". The burglar followed these instructions and found himself in the kitchen.
Being a smart burglar, he said "'THIS __ isn't RIGHT __". And NORMAN __ said, "Oh, yes it is,
but you asked for THAT __.”
The burglar became angry and said: "Now listen. I asked where the closet is. Do you
understand THAT __ ? 'NORMAN __ answered, "Oh yes, THAT __ is LEFT __. The burglar
said " THIS __ is enough!" And NORMAN __ said, Oh no. THIS __ is RIGHT __.” Exasperated,
the burglar said "'Oh, forget it! Just tell me where the closet is!" And
NORMAN __ said, "Turn THIS __. But naturally the burglar misunderstood and turned the knob
on the door in front of him, and he plunged headlong down the basement stairs.
Just then, NORMAN __’s parents came home, and when he told them what had happened, his
father said the words he'd been waiting so very, very long to hear, "NORMAN __ I you're a
GENIUS __!

A HAUNTING WE WILL GO
CUB SCOUTS: "We'll do our best"
WITCHES: High shrill laugh
GHOSTS: "Whooooooooooooooo"
BLACK CAT: "Meow"
HALLOWEEN: Everyone scream
On a dark and windy night in October, around HALLOWEEN, a group of CUB SCOUTS were
walking along a dark country road when they came upon an old, old house. Now, it being
HALLOWEEN, and the GHOSTS and WITCHES were haunting places like this, it was no wonder
the CUB SCOUTS were scared when a large BLACK CAT ran across the road in front of them.
The CUB SCOUTS decided to follow the BLACK CAT and see where he went. Well, the BLACK
CAT went right into the old house! The boys, being CUB SCOUTS, were not afraid, so they went
in the front door, but stopped when they heard what sounded like a GHOST! They, being CUB
SCOUTS, went all through the house but they didn't see a GHOST or a WITCH or even the
BLACK CAT! Then, just as they were about to leave, they saw a WITCH flying through the room
on her broomstick with the BLACK CAT sitting on the end of her broom. Well, that really scared
the CUB SCOUTS, so they all started through the door at the same time.
Now, everyone knows that a group of CUB SCOUTS won't fit through one door at the same time,
but they sure tried. And when they all did come out the whole front wall of the house came with
them, making the old house start to fall down, and as it fell, you could hear the GHOST and the
WITCH with her BLACK CAT saying, "Where do we go a haunting now. It's almost
HALLOWEEN, too!"
Maybe they will come to haunt your house!
- Southeastern Massachusetts Cluster Council Pow Wow 1997

A SCOUTING STORY
HISTORY: "Way Back Then" - (Point with index finger)
SCOUTS: "Be Prepared" - (Give Scout Sign"
CUB SCOUTS: "Do Your Best" - (Give Cub Scout Sign)
HIKE or HIKING: "Hi Ho, Hi Ho"
CAMP or CAMPING: "I think I hear a bear!"
This is a story you don't find in a HISTORY book, but no doubt it will bring back memories to
many of you who have had a similar experience.
The story is about a CUB SCOUT named Johnny, and his first experience with HIKING and
CAMPING. This is how it all started. It was approaching the birthday of SCOUTING which is
celebrated in February every year, and Johnny's CUB SCOUT Den Leader had read to the boys
a story about the HISTORY of CUB SCOUTING and how it all began.
Johnny could hardly wait until he was old enough to be a SCOUT so he asked his mother if he
could plan a day of HIKING around the neighborhood and park, and a night of CAMPING in their
backyard with some of his friends. Mom consented, so Johnny CUB SCOUT called his friends
and they planned to go HIKING and CAMPING the next weekend.
When the day arrived, Johnny was so proud of himself. He thought he would someday be a
SCOUT who would go down in HISTORY because he was so well prepared for HIKING and
CAMPING. At least, he thought he was prepared when the day began. The lunches had all been
packed and put in the backyard CAMP.
When Johnny CUB SCOUT went out to the CAMP to get the lunches, he was shocked to find that
the paper bags were torn and scattered all over the backyard. Johnny saw his dog SCOUT
munching on the last bit of sandwich and looking very contented. "Oh boy", thought Johnny, "I
thought I would make a well-prepared SCOUT, but I wasn't prepared for this!"
After new lunches were made, the boys took their HIKE. It was a great success, and Johnny
CUB SCOUT felt sure that HISTORY had been made by the record time they made on their
HIKE. But, when they returned to CAMP, the tent slumped down in a heap and the sleeping bags
were muddy from SCOUTS dirty feet, and the batteries in the flashlights were dead.
Johnny CUB SCOUT hung his head and said: "Boy have I got a lot to learn about HIKING and
CAMPING and being a SCOUT, so I can go down in HISTORY." But later his den leader
reminded him that the purpose of SCOUTING is to teach boys to do their best and to prepare
them to become SCOUTS.
-Southeastern Massachusetts Cluster Council Pow Wow 1997

A SPACE ADVENTURE
Divide the group into two smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
SPACE:
“Way out there” (Point ahead moving finger from left to right)
ASTRONAUT/S: “Onward and upward” (Stand up and thrust arm toward sky)
In the whole universe there's an enormous place,
Which we all refer to as merely SPACE __.
ASTRONAUTS __ spend many hours untold,
Searching that SPACE __ where mysteries unfold.
They bring back dust and rocks galore,
Each ASTRONAUT __ striving to always learn more.
The circle around for days in SPACE __,
Keeping up such a strenuous place.
Our country explored SPACE __ and then very soon,
Our ASTRONAUTS __ landed upon the moon.
Oh what a thrill as we witnessed the sight,
ASTRONAUTS __ raised our flag on that first moon flight.
Right out there through outer SPACE __,
Upon the moon stands our flag in place.
Just where the ASTRONAUTS __ left it that day,
As a part in history they did play.
One fact discovered which story writers won't please,
Was that the moon is not really made of green Cheese.
So way out in SPACE __ when you see the Man-in-the-MOON,
Remember the ASTRONAUTS __ proved we can't eat him at noon.
But all of this is old today,
ASTRONAUTS __ often go in SPACE __ and say,
Travel in SPACE __, here and there,
Is easily done without a care.

A TRIP TO REMEMBER
This can be used either at a pack meeting or den meeting. If used
as a den meeting, give each boy several items to read. Type or
write the items below, one per card or strip of paper. (Hint: If you
do it on a word processor, you can save it and reprint each time.)
Give one or more expressions to each participant and make sure
they can read them aloud. Then read the story below, pausing for
boys to read a goofy expression to fill in the blank.

A loose tooth
2 snowballs
a rip in your pants
a purple crayon
a butterfly net
a fat onion
4 sour pickles
a red kite
a bald eagle
some smelly socks
a green tomato
a pound of feathers
an ice cream bar
a cat’s meow
4 hot rocks

some red ants
a limping dinosaur
a yellow parrot
a bar of soap
a short pencil
a tall pine tree
a broken radio
a flat cat
3 raisins
3 boiled eggs
a swarm of bees
a used firecracker
a can of tar
a rattlesnake

One day my mom and dad decided to take me to the store for a surprise. We got into our car and
my dad placed _____ into the ignition. We drove down the street towards _____. My mom said
“Look, son, it looks like our neighbors have _____ planted in their front yard. “It looks more like
_____ to me,” grumbled my dad.
Just them, _____ fell out of the sky, landing in the road ahead of us. We swerved, nearly hitting
_____. “Wow, that was close,” Dad said. “It’s getting so the roads aren’t even safe for _____
anymore!” Finally, we arrived at the mall. There in front was a clown, juggling _____ and _____
and _____, all the while he rode a _____.
As we went into the mall, I asked my mom if I could get _____. “No, son,” she said, “Remember
you already spent your allowance on _____. We’re here to pick out your birthday present. “
“Neat! What is it?” I cried. “Well,” said my dad, “We feel you’re old enough to have your own
computer.” I was happier than my wildest dreams. As we walked down the mall, my mouth
started watering, as I could smell _____. We stopped for a treat and my dad had _____.
While Dad and I ate, Mom looked at a window display of _____ and _____ artistically arranged
around _____.
Finally, we entered the computer store. “May I help you?” asked the manager. “Why, yes,” said
my dad, “We’re looking for a deal on a computer with a _____.” “Hmmm,” said the manager, “We
just sold out of those, but take a look at this model. It comes standard with _____ and _____,
and if you buy it today, I’ll even throw in _____!” My dad said “We’ll take it!”
All the way home, I thought about my new computer. My friend Jeff would be jealous, since
all he had on his computer was _____. My mom and dad helped me set up my new computer
in my room, right next to my _____ . What a great birthday!

A TRIP TO THE TOY SHOP
Narrator:
Say boys, we've had a special invitation from old Santa himself to come up and visit his
toy shop at the North Pole. However, he told me that we must make our trip through as quietly as
possible so as not to disturb the elves or the toys but the toys really come to life when they see
visitors so if any of them spot us, we may have to pretend we're one of them and also the elves
get very nervous when they have to pretend we're one of them and also the elves get very
nervous when they see people around so when I tell you to do something so as not to give our
visit away to the elves or toys you just follow me and do as I do and we'll make it through without
too much disturbance. So listen and watch closely.
Come let's follow Santa,
(Narrator motions for everyone to do as he does. Everyone pretends to be walking while
standing still)
On a trip through his toy shop.
But since the Hour's late,
we can't take the time to stop.
(Everyone holds finger to lips and hump over pretending to sneak by)
SHHHHH, the Jack-in-box,
in his box is sound asleep.
So come on quietly,
and past him we will creep.
Look there's the dancing ballerina
(points with finger ahead)
Standing on one toe.
Oh, no, she saw us,
so around and around we must go.
(Hold one hand over head and go around and around several times).
Boy now that ordeal is over,
let's continue on our way,
(Start walking in place)
we want to see some more,
but very long we cannot stay.
Look over there to the right,
(Shade eyes with hand, point to right)
Back in that corner dark,
I think that I can see,
ever so small a spark.
(Pretends to quietly sneak up on something).
Oh, it's an elf I see,
Building a rudolph toy,
Oh, oh, he sees us,
Pretend you're not a boy
(Cup hand over nose to simulate Rudolph's large nose while saying blink, blink, blink)

Wheew that was a close call,
(Wipes brow with hand)
But we fooled him I guess,
We'd better follow Santa
(Start walking in place)
Before we get into a mess.
(continue walking)
Oh, Santa has stopped again,
(Stop walking and hold up hand in halt sign)
I wonder what he sees,
Oh, oh, I think I'm going to sneeze!
(hold finger across under nose while saying AAAAA CHOOOO!)
Oh, my goodness that did it,
Come we better run
(All start running in place)
We better get out of here,
Or it won't be such fun!
Come on and blink your nose
(all do as before while running in place)
As past the rudolphs we run,
Just to make the elf,
Think that we are one.
There's the ballerina,
Dancing on her toe,
Let's twirl around once
(all twirl as before only once around then continue running)
So past here we can go.
Oh, oh, here's the Jack-in-the-box,
Let's get down low and crouch
(get down low and sneak quietly by)
Here he comes out with a B-O-I-N-G!
(All shout boing as they spring up high in air and then back down in chair)
Now we're back home on the couch!
(Sit exhausted with hands at sides of chair)

AT THE BEACH
Divide the audience into 6 groups, and assign each group one of the words listed below. Have all
members of the group stand up and say the appropriate phrase when their word is said during the
story. Alternatively, have a leader for each word, and everyone says the appropriate phrase for
each key word.
Beach Shade eyes with one hand and say, "Sand, sand, everywhere!"
Cub Scout Stand, Cub salute and say, "Do Your Best!"
Swim Make swimming motions with your arms while saying, "stroke, stroke."
Water "Splash, splash!"
Food "Yum, yum!"
Kids "Are we there yet?"
Summer time had arrived at last. School was out and the kids in the Black family were all looking
forward to the first trip to the beach. All of the chores were done and it was time to pack the car.
Mother was trying to pack the food in the picnic basket, but was having trouble getting the
sandwiches wrapped before the kids could grab them.
"Why don’t you kids go out to the car and help your father while Chad stays here to help me get
the food ready?" Mother suggested. As soon as the kids had left the kitchen, Chad, a helpful
Cub Scout, said, "What can I do to help, Mother?"
"Get some water and ice for the punch, Chad," said Mother. Together Mother and her helpful
Cub Scout managed to finish packing all the food in less than 10 minutes. Meanwhile, Father
had finished packing the car.
"OK, kids, it’s time to get in the car and drive to the beach," Father said. "It will take us about half
an hour to drive to the beach, so relax and enjoy yourselves, kids."
When they finally arrived at the beach, the kids couldn’t wait to get in the water and swim.
Chad, the ever-helpful Cub Scout, volunteered to watch the younger children while Mother and
Father spread the picnic blanket on the beach and unpacked the food. "Hold my hand, Jimmy,"
said Chad, the watchful Cub Scout. "Don’t get in the water over your knees, because you don’t
know how t swim. We’ll wade right here in the shallo w water near the rocks on the beach."
"Lunch is ready," called Mother. "Come and get your food." After they had finished the delicious
food Mother had packed, the kids decided to build a sand castle on the beach, near the water.
When it was time to leave the beach and head for home, Chad, the helpful Cub Scout helped
gather the toys, while his parents loaded the leftover food.
"Thanks for taking us to the beach, Mom and Dad!" chorused the kids. "We sure had a good time
swimming and playing on the beach."
"And thanks for helping us at the beach, Chad. We’re glad to have a Cub Scout in the family,"
Mother and Father told their oldest son.

BIRD WATCHERS
(Audience Participation)
CUB SCOUTS - "We'll do our best!"
Tweet-Tweet"

BIRD or BIRDS -

"Let's go watch some BIRDS," the den leader said one day.
"Hooray," said all the CUB SCOUTS, "Let's be on our way."
So all the CUB SCOUTS hurried, to see all the BIRDS they
could,
Hoping to identify many, to be able to they should.
The first BIRD that they saw, the CUB SCOUTS knew on sight.
For it was none other than a pretty bobwhite.
Then a woodpecker they heard as he tapped upon a tree.
Then they looked a way up there where his tapping they could see.
A robin came close by where the CUB SCOUTS watched in awe.
And they could not believe so many BIRDS that they saw.
As the CUB SCOUTS looked overhead, and saw all those BIRDS in the sky,
The CUB SCOUTS were thankful for them, but more thankful that cows don't fly!

BLACKBEARD AND THE PIRATES
Divide the group into eight smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read, pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
BLACKBEARD - I’ll slit your throat”
CREW - “Walk the Plank”
FAIR YOUNG MAIDENS - “Woe is me!”
GOOD GUYS- “Get those rats!”
PARR0T - “Blow me down”
SEVEN SEAS - “Land Ho!”
HANDSOME HERO - (Sigh) “My HERO”
JOLLY ROGER - “Save us!”
The terror of the SEVEN SEAS ___ was BLACKBEARD ___ the pirate. BLACKBEARD ___
and his evil CREW ___ preyed on peaceful ships and often captured FAIR YOUNG MAIDENS
___. The evil BLACKBEARD ___ had a pet PARROT ___ who would taunt prisoners while the
CREW ___ tortured them. BLACKBEARD ___ and his murderous CREW ___ were hunted
through the SEVEN SEAS ___ by GOOD GUYS ___.”
One day a peaceful ship was sailing the SEVEN SEAS ___. Suddenly the
JOLLY ROGER ___ appeared on the horizon. The peaceful ship’s mates knew the
JOLLY ROGER ___ meant that they would be attacked by the terrible BLACKBEARD ___ and
his CREW ___. The GOOD GUYS ___ took battle stations and the FAIR YOUNG MAIDENS ___
shuddered with fright. “All is lost,” cried the GOOD GUYS ___. The pet PARROT ___ shrieked
with glee. BLACKBEARD ___ howled, “We have them, CREW ___! Throw the GOOD GUYS
___ over the side and capture the FAIR YOUNG MAIDENS ___. We will take them to our secret
island and have a party. They can wash the dishes.” So the CREW ___ threw the GOOD GUYS
___ over the side, and the JOLLY ROGER ___ set sail for the secret island.
HANDSOME HERO ___ was waiting for his sweetheart when he heard the terrible news that his
girl and all the other FAIR YOUNG MAIDENS ___ were prisoners. So HANDSOME HERO ___
gathered a group of other GOOD GUYS ___ and took off in his ship, Rocket. They planned to
search the SEVEN SEAS ___ until they found the secret island of BLACKBEARD ___ and his
CREW ___. Suddenly, HANDSOME HERO ___ shouted, “There it is!” And they sailed the good
ship Rocket to attack the evil CREW ___. BLACKBEARD ___ was slain and his CREW ___ was
routed. The evil PARROT ___ flew away.
Now the SEVEN SEAS ___ were rid of BLACKBEARD ___ and his treacherous CREW __. The
JOLLY ROGER ___ would never sail again, and the FAIR YOUNG MAIDENS ___ could go
home. On the Rocket HANDSOME HERO ___ and FAIR YOUNG MAIDENS ___ sailed off into
the sunset.

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD STORY
Split group into the following groups, who say the indicated phrase when that
word is mentioned in the story.
Tree: Sparkle, Sparkle
Candle: Flicker, Flicker
Ornaments: Glitter, Glitter
Star: Twinkle, Twinkle

Christmas: Merry, Merry
Santa Claus: Ho, Ho, Ho!
Family: God bless us every one!

Most countries around the world celebrate CHRISTMAS, but their customs are all different.
CHRISTMAS is also known as Yule, Noel, and the Nativity.
SANTA CLAUS visits children in many lands. He is known by several different names. He is
called St. Nicholas in Germany, England and the Netherlands. In Italy, SANTA CLAUS is called
Befana. In France, he is Petite Noel. He is called St. Basil in Greece. SANTA CLAUS is Nisse
in Norway; Hoteiosho in Japan; San Nikolas in Russia; Papa Noel in Brazil; Dun Che Lao Ren in
China; and in Switzerland, he is called Chriskindlo. The legend that SANTA CLAUS comes
through the chimney comes from the early Norsemen. The Norse are responsible also for our
custom of burning the Yule Log.
In many countries, the FAMILY makes their own ORNAMENTS for the CHRISTMAS TREE. In
Poland, the ORNAMENTS are made from paper. In Finland, they make ORNAMENTS from
reed, straw, and wood. In Sweden, They are made from straw and balsa wood. The Norwegians
make ORNAMENTS which are made from wood shavings.
A lighted CANDLE in the window is a custom in Ireland, Denmark, Austria and
Germany. Many years ago, CANDLES were used to light the CHRISTMAS
TREE, but now electric lights are used because they are safer.
In Alaska, a large STAR is carried through the streets on CHRISTMAS Eve while carols are being
sung. The custom of carrying the STAR is also found in Poland, Rumania and the Ukraine.
Carolers in these countries carry a transparent STAR with CHRISMAS scenes on it. The STAR
has a light inside which shines through the paper.
In all countries, CHRISMAS is a special FAMILY time, celebrating the birth of Jesus. In most
places, gifts are exchanged on CHRISTMAS. Gift-giving represents the gift which the Wise Men
brought to the baby Jesus on the first CHRISTMAS.

CALVIN - SUPER CUB SCOUT
by Joalene Whitmer
Divide the group into five smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read pause for the group to make the appropriate
response
CALVIN - "I'll make it through"
DOG/DOGS - " Woof . Woof "
SNOW - "Brrrrrrr"
SLED - "Swish, swish"
POLAR BEAR - "Growwwl"
CALVIN ___ the Super Cub Scout, fought his way through the blinding SNOW ___ storm. He
urged the DOGS ___ forward as they pulled the SLED ___ across the vast Alaskan wilderness.
CALVIN ___ knew he must get there. The provisions in the SLED ___ were desperately needed.
The wind and SNOW ___ pushed CALVIN ___ back down the trail. The DOGS ___ fought on at
CALVIN'S ___ urging. The forest seemed to close in around the DOG ___ team, the SLED ___
and CALVIN ___ as darkness began to fall.
Finally, the DOGS ___ could go no more. CALVIN ___ knew then needed rest. He dug a cave
in the SNOW ___ and built a small fire. From the SLED ___ CALVIN ___ pulled some meager
provisions and through some food to his faithful DOGS ___ taking only a small portion for himself.
Those provisions would be needed at his destination. CALVIN ___ snuggled down between the
DOGS ___ next to the SLED ___ in the SNOW ___ for some well earned rest. Unfortunately the
scent of the food reached the nose of a hungry POLAR BEAR ___ hiding in the SNOW ___ not
far away. The POLAR BEAR ___ came running. CALVIN ___ and the DOGS ___ had to run for
their lives. The DOGS ___ pulled the SLED ___ at top speed as CALVIN ___hung on tight. The
POLAR BEAR ___ was right behind them. CALVIN ___ could feel the POLAR BEAR's ___ hot
breath on the back of his neck. Just as the POLAR BEAR ___ was about to snatch CALVIN ___
from the SLED ___, the DOGS ___ put on a burst of speed and they all escaped in a flurry of
SNOW ___, leaving the POLAR BEAR ___ far behind.
They did not stop again. On through the SNOW ___ sped CALVIN ___ the SLED ___ and the
DOGS ___. Soon they reached their destination and were welcomed by throngs of thankful
people.
"CALVIN ___ CALVIN ___”. Someone was shaking CALVIN ___, the Super Cub Scout. "Did
you fall asleep? Thanks for bringing the refreshments to the Pack Meeting." It was CALVIN's
___Den Leader. "No problem," replied CALVIN ___ as the DOGS ___, SLED ___, SNOW ___,
and the POLAR BEAR ___ faded into imagination.

CHIEF RUNNING DEAR
(Character in the skit has a distinctive sound to make when the Narrator says their name during
the reading of the skit. The Narrator should pause, after reading the name of each character so
they can make their sound, and for audience reaction)
Cowboy - "Yippee!"
Old Paintbrush - Whinny
Chief Running-Deer - Make a war whoop
Sitting Bull - Hee Haw
Emma - Rattles stones in tin
Timber Wolf - Howooooooo
Sheriff - "Bang"
Deputy - "He went that-a-way"
Narrator reads story, pausing for character players' sound effects/actions
One upon a time there was a COWBOY who went out into the desert, riding his horse, OLD
PAINTBRUSH. Far off in the distance, he could hear the TIMBER WOLF. The COWBOY made
camp and fell fast asleep, after making sure OLD PAINTBRUSH was secure.
Now, creeping through the desert was CHIEF RUNNING-DEER riding his mule SITTING BULL.
He was being pursued by the SHERIFF and his DEPUTY. In his pocket, CHIEF RUNNINGDEER had his trained rattlesnake EMMA, who was trained to creep up and bit the COWBOY and
his horse. While CHIEF RUNNING-DEER crept up, OLD PAINTBRUSH watched the camp, the
TIMBER WOLF howled, the COWBOY snored, and SITTING BULL ate cactus.
In the meantime, the SHERIFF and his DEPUTY sprang their trap. "Halt, you are my prisoner!"
shouted the SHERIFF. The COWBOY woke up and mounted his horse, OLD PAINTBRUSH,
which frighten the TIMBER WOLF and EMMA.
Away went old CHIEF RUNNING-DEER on his faithful mule, SITTING BULL, and after them went
the SHERIFF, his DEPUTY, the COWBOY and OLD PAINTBRUSH. But old CHIEF RUNNINGDEER led them into a blind canyon, so that was the last anybody ever saw of the COWBOY, OLD
PAINTBRUSH, EMMA the rattlesnake, the TIMBER WOLF, the mule SITTING BULL, the
SHERIFF, or his DEPUTY

DANIEL BOONE
Source: Pow Wow 94 San Francisco Bay Area Council
Divide the group into six smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
BOONE - beat on chest (for brave man)
ANIMALS - howl and growl
WEATHER - brush hands and slap knees
GUN -bang, bang
COONSKIN CAP -tip cap
INDIANS -war hoop
Daniel BOONE ___, wearing a COONSKIN CAP ___ and carrying his GUN ___, encountered
many dangers in his explorations west. There were wild ANIMALS ___, bad WEATHER ___ and
INDIANS ___. He established the Wilderness Road and founded a city named BOONE ___
sboro, Kentucky. Once he was captured by INDIANS ___ during very bad WEATHER ___.
Fortunately the ANIMALS ___, upset by the WEATHER ___, howled and howled and the
INDIANS ___ ran away. BOONE ___ escaped with his GUN ___ and COONSKIN CAP ___
BOONE ___ was a famous pioneer. This courageous man, who braved ft ANIMALS ___, the
WEATHER ___ and the INDIANS ___, to explore and find new trails into the new frontiers is best
remembered as the owner of a COONSKIN CAP ___!

FORTUNATELY BUT!
Divide the audience into two groups. One shouts “Yea!” after any statement starting with
“Fortunately” and the other shouts “Boo!” after any statement starting with “But”.
Fortunately… Luke Skywalker lived in outer space.
But… so did Darth Vader.
Fortunately… R2D2 and C-3PO were there also.
But… their batteries were run down.
Fortunately… Luke saw a Cub Scout.
But… so did Darth Vader!
Fortunately… the Cub Scout was able to do a good turn and give two batteries to Luke
Skywalker.
But… Darth Vader captured the Cub Scout.
Fortunately… Luke Skywalker used the Force and the Cub Scout escaped.
But… so did Darth Vader.
Fortunately… for us, good overcame evil.
Because, if you do a good deed, the Force is always with you!

GERALD THE GIRAFFE
GERALD GIRAFFE:
Remains silent, but rises and smiles a broad smile
ZEBRA: Makes a sound of hoofbeats by slapping hands on thighs
BEAR: GR-R-R-R
LEO LION:
Growl (fiercely)
FAIRY BELLE: Ting-a-ling
GERALD GIRAFFE so wanted to laugh,
To throw back his head and guffaw
But whenever he'd try, though he’d huff, puff and cry,
The sound would not come from his jaw.
Fuzzy, the BEAR was firm to declare
He thought it's so easy to do.
“Those two-legged creatures just screw up their features
And laughter pours out. Why can't you?"
The ZEBRA said, “Yipes! I'd gladly change stripes
To help you to chuckle and grin.
But I think there's more to it,
In order to do it, some magic you'll have to begin.”
“Magic! That's tragic!” thought GERALD GIRAFFE.
“I don't know where to begin.”
'Well, don”t give up trying,' said LEO, THE LION.
“I know who can help you, my friend.”
GERALD's nose then he wrinkled,
His eyes how they twinkled.
“He's nodding his head,” ZEBRA said.
“You don't have to sell him, he wants you to tell him just where can this person be found?"
“She's a FAIRY named BELLE who lives in a dell
In the forest, way up in a tree.
I'll take GIRAFFE there; she's small and so fair, And her power of magic you'll see.”
The BEAR joined the group, on their way they did troop,
The magic of laughter to find. GIRAFFE was so gay, Leo led the way
To the home of the FAIRY so kind.
GIRAFFE’S spirit was bright as they traveled all night,
Then the sun popped up bright overhead.
“This is the dell where we will find BELLE,
She lives in that tree,” LEO said.
GIRAFFE bent his knee, drew close to the tree.
Put his head in its lofty green crown.
BELLE saw him and knew just what she should do:
Two waves of her wand - up! And down!
Ere BELLE’S work was done a laugh had begun;
GIRAFFE’S mouth opened up wide.
Ten laughs and a half and still his sides shook;
The laughs rippled out like a tide.

Now, if a GIRAFFE in a zoo you should see watching you,
And he stands there so silent and tall,
You'll know on the spot, our GIRAFFE it is not,
FOR GERALD'S NOT SILENT AT ALL!

HAIRY BREECHES SAVES THE DAY
Source: 1995 Grand Canyon Council Pow Wow
Divide the group into six smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
RAGNAR __
VIKING __
THORA __
SNAKES __

son to victory!"
s, row!"
"Help! Save me!"
"Ssssssss ......

SHIP/S __
"Row,
VIKING/S __ "here we come!"
FRANKS __
"Quick, watch the coast!"

One of the greatest 9th Century VIKINGS __ was named RAGNAR __ Lodbrok. About the year
840 AD, the VIKINGS __ and the FRANKS __began to quarrel. The VIKINGS __ used their fast
dragon SHIPS __ to raid the villages of the FRANKS __. RAGNAR __ often led the VIKING __
raids and commanded the SHIPS __. RAGNAR __ loved a woman named THORA __. They
were planning to be married after the SHIPS __ returned from the next raid on the FRANKS __.
But while RAGNAR __ was gone a VIKING __, the FRANKS __ captured THORA __ and took
her to a castle surrounded by a moat filled with poisonous SNAKES __. "Ha, ha, ha," laughed
the FRANKS __. "That VIKING __, RAGNAR __, will never get his THORA __ back -- not with
all the SNAKES __ in the moat!"
When RAGNAR __ and his VIKING __ friends returned in their SHIPS __, they learned that the
FRANKS __ had kidnapped THORA __. Immediately RAGNAR __ and the other VIKINGS __
sailed off in their SHIPS __ to rescue THORA __. But when they came to the FRANKS __' castle
and saw the poisonous SNAKES __, they were filled with dread. How could they rescue THORA
__ without being bitten by the SNAKES __? RAGNAR __ returned to his SHIP __ to think. He
loved THORA __ and knew somehow he had to get past the poisonous SNAKES __.
Then RAGNAR __ got an idea. He sent one of his VIKINGS __ to get a goat. RAGNAR __ killed
the goat and used the goatskin to make hairy breeches. He coated the hairy breeches with tar.
Wearing the hairy breeches, RAGNAR __ was able to/wade through the moat filled with
SNAKES __ without being bitten. He rescued THORA __ from the FRANKS __ and sailed home
in his SHIP __ with his VIKING __ friends. All the VIKINGS __ were happy for RAGNAR __ and
THORA __ and celebrated enthusiastically at their wedding feast. In the years that followed,
RAGNAR __ and the other VIKINGS __ often sailed their SHIPS __ on other raids to the
FRANKS __' villages, while THORA __ and the other VIKING __ wives stayed home. But
THORA __ and RAGNAR __ never had to had much to do with SNAKES __ or goats after the
rescue from the castle.

HELPFUL CHRISTMAS MOUSE
Divide the group into three smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read, pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
MOUSE:
“SQUEAK, SQUEAK'
SANTA:
“HO, HO, HO”
NIGHT: “HO-HUM”
‘Twas the NIGHT ___ before Christmas, and fast asleep in the house,
Was wonders of wonders a little fat MOUSE ___.
A MOUSE ___ sleeping at NIGHT ___, oh what a riot,
But the reason it happened, he was on a diet.
How the MOUSE ___'s stomach began to hurt and growl,
But since he was dieting, at NIGHT ___ he shouldn't prowl.
Mom was so thoughtful before she retired at NIGHT ___,
And for dear old SANTA ___ she had left a bite.
That NIGHT ___ in his dreams, the MOUSE ___'s nose did twitch,
As the smell of the food into his nostrils crept!
Soon the poor little MOUSE ___ began to claw at his nose
Then he began to quiver from his head to his toes.
Though he was trying to sleep with all of his might,
His sleep had been ruined for the rest of the NIGHT ___.
So up the MOUSE ___ got and with a great, big yawn,
He peeked out the window and there on the lawn,
He saw something there that was, indeed a strange sight,
For there sat SANTA ___ in the cold, dark NIGHT ___.
He was holding his beg as if ready to leave,
But great salty tears were bouncing off his sleeve.
The MOUSE ___ just stood there as if in fright,
Trying to imagine what was wrong that NIGHT ___.
Then he crept to the door and threw it open wide,
An motioned for SANTA ___ to come and join him inside.
So SANTA ___ came in and sat down with the MOUSE ___
And confessed that NIGHT ___ he felt like a louse.
He had eaten so much during the Holiday Season,
He almost got stuck in the chimney and that was the reason.
So SANTA ___ and the MOUSE ___ made a contract that NIGHT ___
That he would help SANTA ___ make Christmas come out right.
So off they went together, Old SANTA ___ and that MOUSE ___
To pay the yearly visit to each and every house.
With the fat little MOUSE ___ so filled with delight,
As he ate for old SANTA ___ all the snacks left that NIGHT ___.
When the journey was over, the MOUSE ___ returned to his home,
With his stomach full of goodies, he no longer wanted to roam.
But he had followed SANTA ___ and helped a Merry Christmas to give,
So he'd just sacrifice and as a fat MOUSE ___ live.
When he went fast to sleep with not a worry in him,
Since he had eaten all NIGHT ___ he would just dream he was slim.

OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
Divide the group into three smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read, pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS ___
TOYS ___
“Buzz, Bank, Whiz!”
GIFT ___
“From the heart”

“Peace on Earth”

What is an OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS ___ a boy said to his mother one day?
After she thought for t while she would venture to say,
After thinking it through and wondering awhile,
She tried to portray to him the OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS ___style.
You see the Holiday Season we all know of today,
Often seems a far cry from what this season should portray.
People crowd in the stores buying many GIFT ___ ___S and TOYS ___
In far to large a quantity for ail the girls and boys.
In the OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS ___, things were different you see,.
Far fewer GIFT ___S then, there seemed to be.
So they were all given with love beyond measure,
Making the giving a wonderful treasure.
In the OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS ___ the best GIFT ___ S of oil
Were those of goodwill or perhaps a token small.
TOYS ___ were not given in excess by score.
But many GIFT ___ S were homemade and not bought from the store.
So if an OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS ___ you wish no to see,
Remember the quantity of GIFT ___ S is as unimportant as can be.
THE OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS ___, let's all now start,
By remembering, my friends, it begins in each heart.
Through the giving of kindness and goodwill to all mankind,
An OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS ___ we certainly can find.
The GIFT ___ S with a meaning in the season play a part,
With an OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS ___ begun in the heart!

PEG LEG PETE'S PREDICAMENT
Divide the group into eight smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read, pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
PIRATES - “YO, HO, HO”
PEG LEG PETE - “CLOMP, CLOMP”
TREASURE - “GOLD,GOLD”
MAP - “IT'S THAT-A-WAY”
Back in the swashbuckling days of PIRATES ___ bold, there lived a certain one named PEG
LEG PETE ___. His only goal in life was to find a hidden TREASURE ___ which could be found
by following a MAP ___. Only one copy of the MAP ___ existed among all the PIRATES ___ and
it happened that PEG LEG PETE ___ had possession on the MAP ___.
One fine day he and his PIRATES ___ set sail to find the TREASURE ___. After carefully
studying the MAP ___, they began their journey. Each one was dreaming of all the riches he
would find when they finally located the TREASURE ___. PEG LEG PETE ___ followed the
MAP ___, day by day, using his spyglass as they came closer and closer to the spot where the
TREASURE ___ was buried. PEG LEG PETE __ suddenly threw the MAP ___ down in a mad
rage while the other PIRATES ___ rushed to pick it up and see what had enraged their leader. In
his haste to get to the TREASURE, PEG LEG PETE ___ had been reading the MAP ___ upside
down. The TREASURE ___ was really buried right in the spot they began their journey.
In a rage, the PIRATES ___ took out their swords and killed PEG LEG PETE ___, tore up the
MAP ___ into shreds fighting over it and then f ought until they were all killed. So the
TREASURE ___ is still buried right where it has always been. (Show bag full of shredded paper.)
Would any of you like to out together this MAP ___ and find the PIRATE'S ___ TREASURE ___?

PIRATE VOYAGE
Divide the group into six smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read, pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
PIRATE/S -'Brave and daring'
BLUEBEARD - Stroke beard and sag, 'Walk the plank!'
FORT ROYAL - Stand up and sag, 'Land Viol'
SHIP -'Jolly Roger'
SPANISH GALLEON -'Watch out!'
SAILING or SAILS - 'Oh.. my aching back!'
Long, long ago before any of you were born, on a distant island called Tortuga, there lived a
brave and daring group of people know as PIRATES ___. These PIRATES ___ were noted for
their ability as seamen and SAILING ___ their SHIPS ___.
One day the PIRATES ___ led by BLUEBEARD ___, decided to set out on a perilous journey to
find a new home in FORT ROYAL ___. The PIRATES ___ loaded their SHIP ___ with supplies
and started SAILING ___ toward FORT ROYAL ___.
For many days and nights, the SHIP ___ rolled and pitched through the stormy waters. Great
SPANISH GALLEONS ___ sailed dangerously close to the PIRATE ___ SHIP ___. Each time
BLUEBEARD ___ daringly steered his little bond of PIRATES ___ post the lumbering SPANISH
GALLEONS ___. Working the SAILS ___ fast and furiously, they managed to keep the PIRATE
___ SHIP ___ upright.
Finally, after weeks of SAILING ___ through the stormy seas and post all those treacherous
SPANISH GALLEONS ___, the daring PIRATES ___ led by BLUEBEARD ___, in their PIRATE
___ SHIP ___ sighted FORT ROYAL ___. With great joy, the PIRATES ___ continued SAILING
___ until they heaved to on the shores of FORT ROYAL ___.
“No more SPANISH GALLEONS ___!' cheered BLUEBEARD ___.”
“No more SAILING ___!' cheered the PIRATES ___.”
“No more PIRATES ___!' cheered the SHIP ___.”
Everyone was happy to be in FORT ROYAL ___. And that is the story of how BLUEBEARD ___
and the PIRATES ___ settled FORT ROYAL ___.

QUIET PLEASE
Source: 1994 Milwaukee County Council Pow Wow Book
Divide the group into seven smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read, pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
FIRE ENGINE - "Mee-ee, Whee-ee"
LIBRARIAN - “Sh-hhhhhh"
PIGS - "Oink, Oink, Snort"
DOG - “ARF ARF”
POLICEMAN - loud whistle
CHICKENS - "Bok-bok-bok-bok"
BOYS - "Bite, Bite" EVERYBODY - ALL sounds at once
It was a beautiful spring afternoon in the sleepy little town of Blodgetville. In the balmy air the
fragrance of early tulips mingled with the rich aroma of skunk cabbages in nearby marshes. The
only sounds to be heard were the faint moan of a FIRE ENGINE___ in a neighboring village, the
distant barking of a DOG ___ and the occasional whistle of the POLICEMAN ___ at the main
intersection. In the town library, someone turned a page too loudly and the LIBRARIAN ___
said. On the main road, at the outskirts of town, a farmer was lazily driving his animals to market.
Each time he hit a bump, the PIGS ___ grunted and the CHICKENS ___ squawked. Yet all was
peaceful in the sleepy little town of Blodgetville.
Suddenly, two BOYS ___ appeared on the quiet street. They were singing and marching in time
to the rhythm They reached the center of town where the POLIECEMAN ___ blew his whistle to
let them cross. Still singing, they marched up the steps of the library. The LIBRARIAN ___
looked up quickly. Each boy took a book and sat down at one of the tables. One of the BOYS
___ looked around the almost deserted library and said : "They'll do a lot more business around
here if they had comic books." Guess what the LIBRARIAN ___ said? That's right.
Outside, the DOG ___ could be heard. The POLIECEMAN ___ blew his whistle as a car
approached the intersection, followed by the farmer's truck. The woman in the car signaled for a
right turn, but oddly enough her car made a left turn. The farmer slammed on his brakes and
there was a loud crash. Down went the tailgate of the truck and out tumbled the PIGS ___ and
the CHICKENS ___. The DOG ___ barked widely. Frightened, the grunting PIGS ___ ran up the
library steps followed by the squawking CHICKENS ___ and a yelping DOG ___. The
LIBRARIAN ___ was startled. The BOYS ___ jumped up and burst into song. In rushed the
POLIECEMAN ___ frantically blowing his whistle. From across the street, old Miss Spinnett saw
the disturbance and called 911 for the FIRE ENGINE ___.
So at that moment the quiet library of the quiet town of Blodgetville, these things were going on:
the PIGS ___ were grunting, the CHICKENS ___ were clucking; the DOG ___ was barking; the
BOYS ___ were singing; the FIRE ENGINE ___ was screaming; the POLIECEMAN ___ was
whistling; and hopelessly, over and over again, the poor LIBRARIAN ___ was saying
"Shhhhhhhhhhh." And, for a while at least, all these things were going on at the same time.
(EVERYBODY!)
But an hour later, everything was peaceful again in the sleep little town of Blodgetville. The PIGS
___ and CHICKENS ___ had somehow been caught and put back in the truck; the BOYS ___
and DOG __ and gone home for supper. The FIRE ENGINE ___ was back in the station house,
and the POLIECEMAN ___ again stood at his post by the intersection.
And the LIBRARIAN ___? Will, the LIBRARIAN ___ looked around the library at the floating
feathers, the muddy floor, the disarranged books, the overturned tables and the broken chairs.
And then, all of a sudden, the LIBRARIAN ___ screamed (EVERYBODY)!

TERRY THE TIMID TIGER
By Joalene Whitmer
Divide the group into five smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
Terry - "Meooow"
People - Crowd noises
Tamer - "Here kitty, kitty"

Circus - Applaud
Tiger/Tigers - "Orrrrr"

Terry ___ was a baby tiger ___. He lived with mother and father in a circus ___.
Terry ___ liked living in the circus ___ He liked all the people ___, and he liked the other tigers
___ and he liked all the circus ___ people ___. But one thing he did not like was the tiger ___
tamer ___. When Terry ___ would watch the other tigers ___ perform in the circus ___, for all
the people ___, he was afraid of that tamer ___. The tamer ___ had a whip and sometimes the
tigers ___ would have to jump through rings of fire. This did not seem at all fun to Terry ___.
Terry ___ did not think too much about the tamer ___ the time. He would sit in his cage with the
other tigers ___ and watch the people ___who came to see the circus ___. That is until one day
when the tamer___ decided that it was time for Terry ___ to join the tiger___ act in the circus
___. One day before the people ___ came and the circus ___ began, the tamer ___ took Terry
___ out of his cage and into the center ring of the circus ___. The tamer ___ held his whip and
tried to get Terry ___ to climb up on a little step. But Terry ___ would have none of it.
Even though the tamer ___ was very kind to Terry ___ and never hurt him, Terry ___ was too
afraid even to jump up onto a little step. So the tamer ___ put Terry ___ back in the cage with
the other tigers ___ and shook his head as he walked away. “How can we afford to feed a tiger
___ who will not perform?" He asked.
Mother and father tiger ___ tried to help Terry ___ understand how important it was for him to
try. "The people ___ love to see little tigers ___" They said. "It is important that you try to do
your best, Terry ___." But every time the tamer ___ took Terry ___ to the circus ___ ring, he
hid under the step instead of jumping up on it. This was not good.
Terry ___ wanted to do good, but he didn't know how to get over being scared.
One day, while Terry ___ was watching the people ___ who had come to the
circus ___, he saw a group of boys wearing blue and gold. He didn't know it, but they were the
Cub Scouts in Pack __', on a field trip to the circus ___. One little boy seemed very frightened
when the group came close to the tiger ___ cages. But the other boys told him to be brave and
do his best. Soon the Cub was just fine and no longer afraid. Terry ___ was amazed that
people ___ could be afraid just like he was. If that Cub SCOUT could be brave, so could Terry
___. The next time the tamer ___ took Terry ___ into the circus ___ ring to practice, Terry ___
jumped right up on the step. The tamer ____ was so surprised he nearly fell over. He gave
Terry ___ a big hug. "I am so glad you have become a brave tiger ___."
He said. "Now you too can perform for the people ___ who come to see the tigers ___ at the
circus ___.

THANKSGIVING
FATHER: "When I was your age, son
CUB SCOUT: "Do your best"
CAR: Chuga, chuga, chuga
FARMER: "Where's my horse?"
TURKEY: "Gobble, gobble, gobble"
Once upon a time, just before Thanksgiving, a FATHER, a mother, and a CUB SCOUT climbed
into the family CAR and drove into the country. They were looking a FARMER with a TURKEY
that they could buy for their Thanksgiving dinner.
As they drove down the road in their CAR, they saw a FARMER standing in a yard with a
TURKEY. Turning into the yard, the FATHER stopped the CAR near the FARMER and the
TURKEY. They got out of the CAR and the FATHER purchased the TURKEY from the
FARMER. "Now, if you will remove the TURKEY'S head, we will get into the CAR and drive
home" said the FATHER to the FARMER.
As the FATHER, the mother, and the CUB SCOUT were riding home in the CAR an amazing
thing happened! The TURKEY, although its head had been removed by the FARMER, began to
speak! "Please don't eat me for Thanksgiving," the TURKEY pleaded. "I WILL MAKE A FINE
PET FOR YOU," he told the CUB SCOUT. The FATHER, the Mother, and the CUB SCOUT
talked about this astounding request as they rode home in the CAR.
And so it happened that the TURKEY joined the FATHER, the Mother, and the CUB SCOUT in
their Thanksgiving dinner of hamburgers and French fries. The TURKEY became a very good
pet as it did chase CARS, or cats, fire hydrants. The FATHER enrolled the TURKEY at the
University of Kansas, because, with a good education, it is much easier to get a head.
-Southeastern Massachusetts Cluster Council Pow Wow 1997

THE BIG TURKEY HUNT
Divide the group into eight smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
PILGRIM
TURKEY
FISH
BEAR

Whistle
Gobble, Gobble
Bubble, Bubble
Growl, Growl

SQUIRREL
BEE
DUCK
HUNT

Chatter, Chatter
Buzz Buzz
Quack, Quack
All Sounds

Once upon a time, there was a PILGRIM __ who decided to go out to HUNT __ for a TURKEY __
for his Thanksgiving dinner. As he walked along through the forest, all of a sudden he met a
DUCK __ He said, “Have you seen the TURKEY __? I'm on a big HUNT __ for him.” “No”, said
the DUCK __ with a sly wink. So the PILGRIM __ marched along till all of a sudden he spied a
SQUIRREL __ playing in the tree tops. “Good day, SQUIRREL __, said the PILGRIM __. 'Have
you seen the TURKEY __? I'm on a big HUNT __ for him.” “No, no,” said the SQUIRREL __,
smiling behind his paw.
As the PILGRIM __ crossed the brook, he bent down from the bridge when he saw a FISH __
swimming near the surface. “Oh, FISH __,” said he, “has the TURKEY __ been down to the
water for a drink today?” “No, not for a long time,” said the FISH __, diving deep to hide his
laughter. The poor PILGRIM __ continued down the shady path and suddenly came face to race
with a big, brown BEAR __. “Hello, B-BEAR __,” he said, “H-Have you s-seen the TURKEY __?
I'm on a big HUNT __ for Him.” “No” said the BEAR __, “I don't even know what a TURKEY __
Is, but he gave a rumbling laugh.
The PILGRIM __ was feeling quite depressed by now, for he thought that he would never find the
TURKEY __. Finally, he saw a BEE __ buzzing by, “Stop a minute, BEE __,” he said. “You fly
just about everywhere, Is the TURKEY __ near? I'm on a big HUNT __ for him.” “No,” buzzed
the BEE __, “nowhere around here,” and he flew away, buzzing hard to hide his chuckles.
Soon the PILGRIM __ saw ahead of him a clump of bushes and small trees. As he neared it,
there suddenly rang out or them the most deafening noise you ever heard. It was the most
ferocious growl of the BEAR __, the loudest buzz of the BEE __, the biggest bubbles of the FISH
__, deepest gobble of the TURKEY __. Mr. TURKEY __ had hidden himself In the midst or the
thicket, and all or his animal friends had gathered together to try to scare the PILGRIM __ out of
his boots and away from the TURKEY __.
But the joke was on him, for guess what? All the PILGRIM __ had wanted to do was Invite the
TURKEY __ to help him eat his bountiful harvest - Thanksgiving Dinner! As the poor
misunderstood PILGRIM __ let our a very loud yell and took off for home, all heard him exclaim
as he went out of sight, “That's the last HUNT __ I'll go on, so good night, good night!”.

THE FAIR MAIDEN'S PLIGHT
Source: 1990 WLACC Pow Wow Book
Divide the group into four smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read, pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
KNIGHT/S
MEAN KING

“Clankety-clank”
“Gr-r-r@”

MAIDEN /S
DRAGON

“Help, help”
“Roar-r-r-r-r-r-r”

Back in the days of bold KNIGHTS ___ and fair MAIDEN ___S there lived a MEAN KING ___
with his daughter, who was indeed the most beautiful MAIDEN ___ in all the land. All those who
passed by their castle would see this fair MAIDEN ___ sitting by the hour in the window longing
to be set free.
It was told about the land that this fair MAIDEN ___ had a curse put on her by a wicked witch,
that if a DRAGON ___ which lived in the woods close by, were to look upon her, she would
suddenly become the most ugly MAIDEN ___ who ever lived. That is why the MEAN KING ___
kept her locked within the castle.
Of course, after hearing this, all the brave KNIGHTS ___ for miles around came to that part of the
land, hoping the kill the terrible DRAGON ___ and thus save the fair MAIDEN ___ from a terrible
fate. Night and day the brave young KNIGHTS ___ searched for that terrible DRAGON ___.
Each one hoped to save the fair MAIDEN ___ and take her away from the castle of the MEAN
KING ___.
One day there came a gallant KNIGHT ___ who was much wiser than all the rest. He decided
that since the DRAGON ___ was nowhere to be found that maybe there was another reason why
the MAIDEN ___ didn't come out. He rode his horse as swiftly as he could and charged at full
speed right through the door of the castle, sending debris and rubble flying in all directions.
It seems the MAIDEN ___ couldn't find the door because the castle was such a mess, and that is
why she hadn't come out.
'Me brave young KNIGHT bounded up the stairs and carried his fair MAIDEN ___ down and put
her on his horse. They rode away from the castle of the MEAN KING ___ and left the other
KNIGHTS ___ still searching for the terrible DRAGON ___ which didn't even exist!

THE FIRE OF THE DRAGON
Source 1992 WLACC Pow Wow Book
Divide the group into six smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
ORION
PEGASUS
BIG DIPPER

"Char-r-r-ge"
"Nei-i-i-gh"
"DRIP - DRIP"

LITTLE DIPPER
DRAGON
MILKY WAY

“drip - drip"
"Fire & Brimstone"
“Moooo”

On a clear night in the winter months, you can look up in the sky and see something happening, if
you use your imagination. We are going to do just that tonight. Pay attention now, so you won't
miss any of the story.
Once upon a time, on a very dark night, a great hunter named ORION ___ started out to hunt a
DRAGON ___. Now everyone knows that a DRAGON ___ can set almost anything on fire and
ORION ___ knew this, so he took along with him the BIG DIPPER ___ and the LITTLE DIPPER
___ and the MILKY WAY ___.
As he mounted his horse, PEGASUS ___, he spilled the MILKY WAY ___ and had to dismount
and refill the BIG DIPPER ___ and the LITTLE DIPPER ___. Once again he mounted
PEGASUS ___ and away they flew, because PEGASUS ___ had wings and could fly through the
sky. "Now to find the DRAGON ___," thought ORION ___. "He must be around here
somewhere," and just then he saw him. He was really hard to miss as the DRAGON ___ was up
to his old trick of breathing fire just to scare people.
"Whoa, PEGASUS ___," said ORION ___. "We must sneak up on him or he'll burn us up before
we can put out his fire." PEGASUS ___ stopped and ORION ___ got off and took with him the
BIG DIPPER ___ and the LITTLE DIPPER ___- Very carefully, ORION ___ made his way toward
the DRAGON ___, then just as he was about to pour the MILKY WAY ___ from the BIG DIPPER
__ and the LITTLE DIPPER ___ on him, the DRAGON ___ turned and saw him and started
spouting dreadful fire at him
When PEGASUS ___ saw what was happening, he flew over the DRAGON ___, beating his
wings. At the same time, ORION ___ threw the MILKY WAY ___ from the BIG DIPPER ___ and
the LITTLE DIPPER ___ on him and put out his fire. The DRAGON ___, with his fire out, turned
and fled into the darkness and to this day he will only appear in the daylight. Today he is known
to us as the sun.

THE GADABOUTS
Divide the group into five smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
GADABOUT/S
CAR
PLANE

“Away We Go"
“Bump, bump”
“Zoo-oo-oom”

TRAIN
HORSEBACK

“Rumble, Rumble”
“Clip-clop, Clip-clop”

I'm going to tell you a story about a family called the GADABOUTS __. They got that nickname
because they were always going places and doing things. They really believed "Variety is the
spice of life".
One Summer the GADABOUT __ family decided they would explore as much of the United
States as they could since they felt that their home was just too dull. So they started out for a
summer of 'travel. While touring the country, they traveled by CAR __, seeing many beautiful
sights. Then they took a little excursion by TRAIN __ . Still wanting-more variety, the
GADABOUTS __ decided to explore some back country on HORSEBACK __ , and they even
included in their travels, a flight on a PLANE __ to visit those faraway states of Alaska and
Hawaii.
They saw the country from one end to the other and enjoyed the many sights. When the summer
was over, the GADABOUTS __ returned home very tired but with many wonderful memories of
their travels by CAR __ , their journey on HORSEBACK __, their trips by PLANE __ and also
their excursion on the TRAIN __. When school started in the fall, one day in the class room, the
teacher asked little Johnny GADABOUT __ of all his travels that summer which trip was his
favorite. Through sleepy eyes, Johnny looked up and yawned, saying, "My favorite trip is the one
into Slumber Land". The class all laughed as Johnny's head dropped down and he dozed off to
sleep.
One lesson that the GADABOUT __ family learned was that even though variety is the spice of
life, "Be it ever so humble (or dull) there's NO place like home!"

THE HOUSE WHERE SANTA CLAUS LIVES
Read the story. After each of the words is read pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
HOUSE
SHED
REINDEER
PACK
LITTLE GIRLS
LITTLE BOYS
BOX
DOLL
LION
SOLDIER
TRAIN
SANTA CLAUS
SLED

Hands over head in an inverted V
Hands in front of chest in inverted V
One hand, palm out, at each side of head
Both hands over right shoulder as if carrying load
All girls, young and old, stand up
All boys, young and old, stand up
Shoe dimensions - length & width - with hands
Both hands at right side of head with head slightly bent
Extend both hands and give a loud growl
Gives a salute
Make figure 8 with right hand
Pat stomach with both hands and say Ho-Ho-Ho
Extend hands in front like runners

This is the HOUSE __ where SANTA CLAUS __ lives.
This is the SHED __ behind the HOUSE __ where SANTA CLAUS __ lives.
These are the REINDEER __ that pull the slid that is kept in the SHED __ behind the HOUSE __
there SANTA CLAUS __ lives.
This is old SANTA CLAUS __ who guides the REINDEER __ that pull the SLED __ that is kept in
the SHED __ behind the HOUSE __ where SANTA CLAUS __ lives.
This is the PACK __ all filled with toys for GOOD LITTLE GIRLS __ and good LITTLE BOYS __
that is carried by old SANTA CLAUS __ who guides the REINDEER __ that pull the SLED __
that is kept in the SHED __ behind the HOUSE __ where SANTA CLAUS __ lives.
This is the DOLL __ that is in the BOX __ that is in the sack all filled with toys for good LITTLE
GIRLS __ and good LITTLE BOYS __ that is carried by old SANTA CLAUS __ who guides the
REINDEER __ that pull the SLED __ that is kept in the SHED __ behind the HOUSE __ where
SANTA CLAUS __ lives.
This is the LION __ that frightened the DOLL __ that is in the BOX __ that is in the PACK __ all
filled with toys for good LITTLE GIRLS __ and good LITTLE BOYS __ that is carried by old
SANTA CLAUS __ who guides the REINDEER __ that pull the SLED __ that is kept in the SHED
__ behind the HOUSE __ where SANTA CLAUS __ lives.
This is the Soldier __ that that shot the LION __ that frightened the boll that is in the BOX __
that is in that is in the PACK __ all filled with toys for good LITTLE GIRLS __ and good LITTLE
BOYS __ that was carried by old SANTA CLAUS __ who guides the REINDEER __ that pull the
SLED __ that is kept in the SHED __ behind the HOUSE __ where SANTA CLAUS __ lives.
This is the TRAIN __ that runs on a track and carries the Soldier __ forward and back, who shot
the LION __ -- that frightened the DOLL __ that was in the BOX __ that that was in the PACK __
all filled with toys for good LITTLE GIRLS __ and good LITTLE BOYS __ that was carried by old
SANTA CLAUS __ who guides the REINDEER __ that pull the SLED __ that is kept in the SHED
__ behind the HOUSE __ where SANTA CLAUS __ lives.

THE SAD TALE OF TWO FAMOUS COWBOYS
Wild Bill Hiccup: "Hic-c-cup"
Hap-A-Long Catastrophe: "Oh, no!"
Cactus: "Eeech, Ouch"
Let me tell you the story of two famous cowboys from western history. Yes, you've guessed it!
They are WILD BILL HICCUP and his sidekick, HAP-A-LONG-CATASTROPHE. It seems that
WILD BILL HICCUP was constantly plagued with long seizures of hiccups for which there
seemed to be no cure. Many doctors all over this land of sagebrush and CACTUS had tried to
cure him, but it was all in vain. Nothing worked!
WILD BILL HICCUP'S buddy, HAP-A-LONG-CATASTROPHE was also plagued with a peculiar
ailment. It seems that he was so clumsy that he was like a bull in a china shop. He stumbled his
way from one catastrophe to another.
Out in this land of sagebrush and CACTUS these two men were continually keeping each other
company and trying to keep out of the way of others so as not to disturb any more people than
necessary. Thus WILD BILL HICCUP and HAP-A-LONG-CATASTROPHE were together
constantly.
One day, as usual, HAP-A-LONG-CATASTROPHE stumbled and fell while trying to mount his
horse, thus scaring the horse and causing him to run away. Being his best friend and feeling sorry
for his bad luck, WILD BILL HICCUP told him to jump onto his horse and they would ride out
through the CACTUS and look for the runaway horse.
Finally, with much effort and marry tries to stay on, HAP-A-LONG-CATASTROPHE made it onto
the horse with WILD BILL HICCUP and off the two rode through the land of sagebrush and
CACTUS. After riding awhile, they caught sight of the horse. It had calmed down and was slowly
walking among the CACTUS. Wouldn't you know it, WILD BILL HICCUP got so excited at finding
the horse that he began to hiccup violently and of course, HAP-A-LONG-CATASTROPHE, being
the way he was, could not take the jerking of his friend on the horse. Just as they came to the
next big CACTUS, WILD BILL HICCUP gave out with a tremendous hiccup which sent HAP-ALONG-CATASTROPHE sprawling right into the middle of the CACTUS and frightened the horse
again and sent him running off into the sunset.
The last anyone saw of our Western Heroes, HAP-A-LONG-CATASTROPHE was still trying to
mount WILD BILL HICCUPS horse, only to be sent flying back into the CACTUS by a giant
hiccup from his friend. I'm sure after many trials and failures, our heroes must have felt the whole
thing was pointless, but the CACTUS was still there reminding them of the point.

TORTOISE AND THE HARE
Tortoise: “How slow can you go”
Hare: “Faster than a speeding bullet”
Mother Nature: “Hi, Mom”
Race: “Who’s the winner?”
Once upon a time, MOTHER NATURE decided to hold a RACE between some of the creatures in
her kingdom. MOTHER NATURE sent invitations to the RACE to all the animals, but only two
animals accepted her invitation. The HARE, one of the swiftest of animals and the TORTOISE,
one of the slowest. Although she didn't want to, MOTHER NATURE knew she had to go ahead
and hold the RACE since she had sold the television rights to the FBC (Fairytale Broadcasting
Corporation.)
In order to keep the RACE interesting, MOTHER NATURE devised a magical machine that would
duplicate the TORTOISE each time he passed through it. With several identical TORTOISES
placed at certain points along the RACE, the HARE could be beaten. MOTHER NATURE started
the RACE and the HARE jumped to an early lead, only to go around a curve to see the
TORTOISE in front of him. The HARE shook his head in disbelief. He quickened his pace and
passed the TORTOISE. A little further in the RACE the HARE topped a hill, and there to his
surprise was the TORTOISE ahead of him again. The HARE was beginning to suspect MOTHER
NATURE had rigged the race.
All of a sudden, the HARE caught sight of MOTHER NATURE's magical duplication machine,
The HARE hopped over to the machine and read the instructions. He pushed a button and
jumped into the machine, expecting to be divided into a number of identical HARES. But nothing
happened. He pushed the button again, but nothing happened. Finally, frustrated, the HARE
decided to rejoin the RACE. However, by that time, several of the TORTOISES had already
crossed the finish line and had been awarded MOTHER NATURE's trophy. The moral of the
story is: “You can split TORTOISES, but you can't split HARES.”

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Note: This is best used with a fairly large group, such as Pack Meeting. It requires a narrator,
who reads the script and different people in the audience who spring to their feet and read the
phrases indicated below as their number is held up.
Use the sheet at the end to print , cut out, and hand to the audience as they come in the door.
Be sure that all numbers are distributed.
Narrator:
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring--- (1) BUT THE COOK MIXING COOKIES!
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas --- (2) WOULD DARN ALL THE HOLES!
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar plums --- (3) MADE THEM DROOL IN THEIR PILLOWS!
And Mama in her kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled ourselves --- (4) BY VISITING A PSYCHIATRIST!
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed ... (5) TO TELL THEM TO PIPE DOWN!
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters --- (6) AND THREW THEM ON THE DYING FIRE!
The moon, on the breast of the new fallen snow,
Gave a luster of midday---(7) ON THE BICYCLE WE FORGOT TO PUT IN!
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh --- (8) WITH HYDROMATIC DRIVE!
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment --- (9) IT WAS THE FULLER BRUSH MAN!
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And He whistled and shouted --- (10) AND RAISED HIS BLOOD PRESSURE!
Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!
On Comet! On, Cupid! --- (11) ON, SAUERKRAUT AND WIENERS!
To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall,
Now dash away! Dash away! (12) AND A DASH OF TOMATO CATSUP!
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle --- (13) PILE UP IN THE CORNER!
So up to the housetop the coursers they flew,
With a sleigh full of toys --- (14) AND SOME BUBBLE GUM, TOO!
And then in a twinkling, I heard on the roof,
The prancing and pawing --- (15) OF A TELEVISION REPAIRMAN!

As I drew in my head and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came --- (16) KNOCKING 6 BRICKS LOOSE!
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his feet,
And his clothes were all tarnished --- (17) READY FOR THE CLEANERS!
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back.
And he looked like a --- (18) BOY SCOUT ON HIS FIRST CAMP OUT!
His eyes, how they twinkled, his dimples, how merry!
His cheeks were like roses --- (19) BUT NOT SO SWEET SMELLING!
His drool little mouth was drawn up like a bow
And the beard on his chin --- (20) NEEDED TRIMMING A LITTLE!
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the Smoke it encircled his head --- (21) LIKE A CIGARETTE AND WREATH!
He had a broad face and a round little belly,
That shook when he laughed --- (22) LIKE A TELEVISION PICTURE!
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf
And I laughed when I saw him --- (23) MY WOOL UNDERWEAR TICKLED ME!
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him --- (24) HE'D GOTTEN A CINDER IN HIS EYE!
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work. And
filled all the stockings --- (25) EXCEPT THE ONES WITH HOLES IN THEM!
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew --- (26) LIKE CUB SCOUTS AFTER REFRESHMENTS!
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
"Merry Christmas to all" and --- (27) AREN'T YOU GLAD THIS IS OVER?

(1) BUT THE COOK MIXING COOKIES!

(2) WOULD DARN ALL THE HOLES!

(3) MADE THEM DROOL IN THEIR PILLOWS!

(4) BY VISITING A PSYCHIATRIST!

(5) TO TELL THEM TO PIPE DOWN!

(6) AND THREW THEM ON THE DYING FIRE!

(7) ON THE BICYCLE WE FORGOT TO PUT IN!

(8) WITH HYDROMATIC DRIVE!

(9) IT WAS THE FULLER BRUSH MAN!

(10) AND RAISED HIS BLOOD PRESSURE!

(11) ON, SAUERKRAUT AND WIENERS!

(12) AND A DASH OF TOMATO CATSUP!

(13) PILE UP IN THE CORNER!

(14) AND SOME BUBBLE GUM, TOO!

(15) OF A TELEVISION REPAIRMAN!

(16) KNOCKING 6 BRICKS LOOSE!

(17) READY FOR THE CLEANERS!

(18) BOY SCOUT ON HIS FIRST CAMP OUT!

(19) BUT NOT SO SWEET SMELLING!

(20) NEEDED TRIMMING A LITTLE!

(21) LIKE A CIGARETTE AND WREATH!

(22) LIKE A TELEVISION PICTURE!

(23) MY WOOL UNDERWEAR TICKLED ME!

(24) HE'D GOTTEN A CINDER IN HIS EYE!

(25) EXCEPT THE ONES WITH HOLES IN THEM!

(26) LIKE CUB SCOUTS AFTER REFRESHMENTS!

(27) AREN'T YOU GLAD THIS IS OVER

WHY SANTA HAS A BEARD
Divide the group into four smaller groups and assign each group one of the words listed below.
Read the story. After each of the words is read, pause for the group to make the appropriate
response.
SANTA
NORTH POLE
SLEIGH
WORKSHOP

(hold hands on stomach while saying "HO-HO-HO”)
(fold arms, hugging self tightly while saying "BRR-R-R-R”)
(wave right arm across front of body while saying "SWOOSH -H-H”)
(hold hands over ears while saying "BANG, BANG, CLATTER, CLATTER")

You've all heard many stories about SANTA ___ and his WORKSHOP ___ at the NORTH POLE
___. You have also heard stories about his SLEIGH ___ and reindeer. But there is a story about
SANTA ___ that very few people know, so if you will listen very closely, I'll tell you about how
SANTA ___ decided to grow a beard.
As you know, the weather is very, very cold at the NORTH POLE ___ where SANTA ___ has his
WORKSHOP ___. He works very hard throughout the year with his little elves, making toys for
his Christmas Eve visit. Like everyone else, SANTA ___ needs relaxation, and a chance to get
away from it all. His way to relax was to take a leisurely ride in his SLEIGH ___.
With such cold weather at the NORTH POLE ___, SANTA ___ always had to bundle up tightly
before taking a SLEIGH ___ ride. Once he forgot to bundle up as tightly as usual and he failed to
wrap his heavy wool scarf around his face as he went SLEIGH ___ riding. When SANTA ___ got
back from his ride and walked into the WORKSHOP ___ where Mrs. Claus and the elves were
happily working, he had the most beautiful white icicles hanging down the sides of his face and
chin, just like a beard.
When Mrs. Claus looked up and saw him, she squealed with delight, "Why, SANTA ___ you look
absolutely marvelous with your sparkling white icicle beard". Well, when SANTA ___ saw how
delighted his wife was, he was very flattered and decided right then and there to grow a long,
flowing white bard and mustache. And that is what he did!
By doing this, SANTA ___ caused two things to happen. He made himself so handsome that
whenever Ws. Claus passed by him in the NORTH POLE ___ WORKSHOP ___, she gave him
a big smile. This made SANTA ___ blush so much, that to this day, he is still blushing. That's
why his cheeks always look rosy. And now he doesn't have to wrap a scarf around his face when
he goes SLEIGH ___ riding at the NORTH POLE ___. Mrs. Claus has even started going on
SLEIGH ___ rides with SANTA ___ because she is so happy that he grew his beard.



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