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Originally posted by tkkfan
Ever hear about that one Christmas during WWII when German and British front-line soldiers sang carols, exchanged gifts, and played soccer during a World War I Christmas truce?
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My understanding is that truces of this kind weren't altogether uncommon, especially around religious holidays in the past, when religion was inextricably woven into social and political life. (George Washington crossed the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians on Christmas night, when it was assumed all were drunk or asleep). I think we look at the WWII event with nostalgia, especially since it will likely never happen again.