Christmas Truce

[Sola gratia]

Lest we forget...
Thankfully there are several documentaries about Christmas in the trenches during the wars.
It is probably not something we learn in school or read in history books.
I encourage you to watch the clip on yt and read some of the comments

My thoughts:
Misinformation and false propaganda are always part of a war.
Some would like the truth to be hidden, thankfully this story survived, there are may testimonies.
100 years ago the Gospel was far more widespread and Christmas wasn't just a Happy Holiday
Only Christ can bring real peace even in such difficult situations
May it stir our hearts this Christmas

 

[bobinfaith]

Hello Sola gratia;

I remember details from my youth, nothing in school or history books that could bring consolation to me as a 10 and 14 year old.

During those years as a child and young teen my Dad was deployed, twice, and this included not being home for Christmas.

The video is bitter sweet and touching, but a short truce wasn't possible in my Dad's deployment.

Of course it's years behind me but I will always remember being scared that he may not come back. That will alway stay with me, I guess.

Today Dad is 88 and enjoying his days. I'm always grateful he came back both times.

The video did stir my heart and in my own truce will stop and celebrate Christ's birthday and everyday after that.

God bless you, Sola gratia, and thank you for sharing.

Bob