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Christmas truce of 1914

British and German officers meeting in No-Man's Land during the unofficial truce around Christmas in 1914

The Christmas Truce of 1914: An Example for Today’s Belligerents

‘In 1914, a simple chanting of a Christmas carol brought bitter enemies together, as if they had always been united. In a sense, they were united through Christ, Who made them see each that they could live in harmony. Could…
Christmas by József Rippl-Rónai (c. 1900)

No More Mariah Carey — Enjoy Hungarian Christmas Classics this Winter!

Music is an inalienable part of celebrations, and it is no different at Christmas. But what do Hungarians listen to and sing on this special holiday? We have collected the top classics for you in our article….
The Illustrated London News's illustration of the Christmas Truce: "British and German Soldiers Arm-in-Arm Exchanging Headgear: A Christmas Truce between Opposing Trenches" The subcaption reads "Saxons and Anglo-Saxons fraternising on the field of battle at the season of peace and goodwill: Officers and men from the German and British trenches meet and greet one another—A German officer photographing a group of foes and friends."

Ceasefire for Christmas: The 1914 Winter Truce

The First World War is known as the first dreadful and devastating armed conflict that engulfed almost the entire world. However, a chain of events during the December of 1914, known as the ‘Christmas truce’, showed that humanity and brotherly…

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