(Enter Jesters dragging behind them an enormous Christmas stocking made of red cambric. They give it to the Christmas Spirit, then step back to the door.)
_Childhood_ (as others gather around the stocking): Go, Jesters, and bring me my Book of Records!
_Happyheart:_ Open it quickly! (Spirit opens stocking--all peep in.) Oh, lots and lots of gifts!
(Jester returns, gives book to Childhood who goes to the right of group and stands next to Happyheart.)
_Childhood_ (solemnly to audience): Are all the grownups ready? Have they got their best wish on top of their hearts?
_Happyheart:_ Is every one happy?
_Goodwill:_ Do you all feel very, very kind to one another?
_Peace:_ Do you know my songs?
_Childhood:_ Then let's have a bright light so that we may begin!
(Lights of the room flash on.)