December 25, 1914 - The Christmas Truce
Just after midnight on Christmas morning, the majority of German troops engaged in World War I cease firing their guns and artillery and commence to sing Christmas carols. At certain points along the eastern and western fronts, the soldiers of Russia, France, and Britain even heard brass bands joining the Germans in their joyous singing.
At the first light of dawn, many of the German soldiers emerged from their trenches and approached the Allied lines across no-man's-land, calling out "Merry Christmas" in their enemies' native tongues. At first, the Allied soldiers feared it was a trick, but seeing the Germans unarmed they climbed out of their trenches and shook hands with the enemy soldiers. The men exchanged presents of cigarettes and plum puddings and sang carols and songs. There was even a documented case of soldiers from opposing sides playing a good-natured game of soccer.
Merry Christmas!!
No workout for me - just wanted to send Christmas wishes while it's still Christmas here! Ate too much yummy lunch. Attempted to teach my niece to ride her new bike (plastic trike - she's only 20months!). She hasn't quite got the hang of the pedals, but she was very excited by it! Hope everyone had a great day.
Ella
Just after midnight on Christmas morning, the majority of German troops engaged in World War I cease firing their guns and artillery and commence to sing Christmas carols. At certain points along the eastern and western fronts, the soldiers of Russia, France, and Britain even heard brass bands joining the Germans in their joyous singing.
At the first light of dawn, many of the German soldiers emerged from their trenches and approached the Allied lines across no-man's-land, calling out "Merry Christmas" in their enemies' native tongues. At first, the Allied soldiers feared it was a trick, but seeing the Germans unarmed they climbed out of their trenches and shook hands with the enemy soldiers. The men exchanged presents of cigarettes and plum puddings and sang carols and songs. There was even a documented case of soldiers from opposing sides playing a good-natured game of soccer.
Merry Christmas!!
No workout for me - just wanted to send Christmas wishes while it's still Christmas here! Ate too much yummy lunch. Attempted to teach my niece to ride her new bike (plastic trike - she's only 20months!). She hasn't quite got the hang of the pedals, but she was very excited by it! Hope everyone had a great day.
Ella
What an excellent device to get kids off their arse. For fear of renewing long-dead-computer-game addictions of my own, I finally gave in and bought a new device. To date my kids have played with an Original Nintendo and Super Nintendo for the last 7 years! 
