Christmas fairy tale
In the German-speaking world, the Christmas fairy tale is a category of theater plays and the special tradition of German-speaking theaters to show performances of such plays especially for a children's audience during the Christmas season .
In addition, the play A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is regarded as the Christmas fairy tale par excellence in the English-speaking world.
Pieces that are played as Christmas fairy tales are German fairy tales , especially those by the Brothers Grimm , but also art fairy tales and modern children's plays such as Ronja the robber's daughter , Peterchens Mondfahrt , Princess Huschewind , The Snow Queen , The Little Prince , Peter Pan , Pippi Longstocking , The Magician by Oz or Robber Hotzenplotz .
The Christmas fairy tales are an integral part of the seasonal program of theaters , not only in German-speaking countries, but in many other countries. In English-speaking countries there is the "Christmas pantomime", which has nothing to do with pantomime , but is a form of Christmas fairy tale that is subject to certain rules, e.g. B. contains cross-dressing or elements of slapstick .
Many theaters go to great lengths to appeal to the special audience - children with their parents. In addition to the performance, additional attractions or activities are often organized. In addition to conveying social values, children should also be introduced to the theater in general and won over as future audiences.