While World War I saw much carnage, there was a time of peace between some troops. During Christmas week, some British and German troops slowly began a holiday truce. They sung Christmas carols to each other, gave holiday greetings, and gave what little they had as Christmas gifts.
awwww. this is so heart-melting.
ReplyDeleteI read about that and it sounded so tragic for both sides. I hate war!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the last comment fron Dixie, I hate war also.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea about that. Now if everyone could only get along like that for longer.
ReplyDeleteinteresting I have never thought about it!
ReplyDeleteIf only that truce could be permanent and put an end to all wars.
ReplyDeleteAgreed.
DeleteIt's sad though that the peace did not last longer....:(
ReplyDeleteIf only that could have stopped it then and there
ReplyDeletehow madly weird
ReplyDeleteInspiring
ReplyDeleteWow. That's just incredible. Now if only it had stayed that way and didn't get back to the ugliness of war immediately following.
ReplyDeleteYes!! I have heard about this fact of today. They should have finish the war in that moment, with the match. kisses:)
ReplyDeleteIts the magic of the Christmas spirit. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful fact, Adam, so glad you shared it.
ReplyDeleteA true and fabulous fact.
ReplyDeleteThe only positive thing to come out of that war.
ReplyDeleteHolidays makes us kind.
ReplyDeleteIsn't there a movie about this famous incident on PBS this month?
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