'Twas 99 years and a day ago that what some refer to as a miracle occurred. Which, means, of course, next Christmas Eve will mark the 100th anniversary of an event very special in American history.
Soldiers laid down their guns and refused to fight. Peace broke out where war was suppose to be. Here it was Christmas Eve, and these soldiers were expected to be killing each other? It didn't sit well with some of them, so the simply refused to do so, at least for the moment.
More than that, they ventured from their trenches to meet each other, shake hands, and join in a game of football or soccer or such. They, well, fraternized with the enemy, a thing their commanders were sharp in condemning, of course.
It is known as the Christmas Miracle, and, perhaps more commonly, the Christmas Truce of 1914. A number of popular songs were inspired by the event, and at least one movie. Perhaps next year, on the 100th anniversary, someone will be wise enough to bring that movie, "Joyeux Noel," to town for a playing. Perhaps, next year, along with all the other music, people will be playing some of the songs. I doubt it, but it would be nice. Notice Garth Brooks sang one of those songs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lktY_pDauY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJi41RWaTCs
Here's a cover of that song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWiCs7b_h1M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT0ysO58KXE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRaLGq3F2_4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buJ2DZZHHAI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjXa7DnaGjQ
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