The Christmas Truce: An Event Hidden From History
This article looks at the forgotten story behind WWI's "Christmas Truce" - an event where British & German soldiers laid down arms on Christmas Day 1914 - which has since been omitted from official histories & hidden away by Orwellian historians alike
Dec. 24, 2022 6:08AM
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A photograph depicting British & German soldiers shaking hands during the 1914 Christmas Truce
One hundred and five years ago, a remarkable event occurred during the height of World War I. During the “Great War”, soldiers from both sides of the conflict took part in a spontaneous ceasefire on Christmas Day 1914. This event, known as the Christmas Truce, is one that official histories of WWI have largely left out and Orwellian historians have hidden from public knowledge. The truce began on December 24th when German troops began singing carols in their trenches along the Western Front. British troops soon joined in with their own carols and soon after, soldiers from both sides emerged from their trenches to meet each other in no man’s land. They exchanged gifts, shared food and drinks, and even played football together. For a brief moment in time, it seemed that peace had been restored between two warring nations. Unfortunately, this peaceful moment was short-lived as orders were given by military commanders to resume fighting on December 26th. Despite this setback, news of the truce spread quickly throughout Europe and served as a reminder that despite differences between nations there can still be moments of peace even during times of war. The story of the Christmas Truce has become an important symbol for those who seek to promote peace instead of violence between countries or cultures. It is also an example of how people can come together despite differences to create something beautiful out of chaos and destruction caused by war. However, due to its omission from official histories and attempts by Orwellian historians to hide it from public knowledge it has become an event that is often forgotten or overlooked today when discussing WWI history. It is important for us to remember events like these so we can learn from them and strive for more peaceful solutions rather than resorting to violence when resolving conflicts between nations or cultures today. The story of the Christmas Truce serves as an important reminder that no matter how divided we may seem at times there is always hope for reconciliation if we are willing to put aside our differences and work towards peace instead of war.