Christmas in the Trenches
...The cannons rested silent, the gas clouds rolled no more
As Christmas brought us respite from the war
As soon as they were finished and a reverent pause was spent
"God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" struck up some lads from Kent
The next they sang was "Stille Nacht." "Tis 'Silent Night'," says I
And in two tongues one song filled up that sky. by John McCutcheon
If you need a new Christmas tradition at your house, let me suggest including a reading or a listen to one of the most powerful Christmas stories from our great grandparents' age. Christmas in the trenches is a true account of an amazing, if shortlived, outbreak of peace. Conditions that night were worse than you can imagine from the lyrics of the song, as you'll read in the story link.
Miracles do happen. Let's pray for one, in our times.
Listen to the words and music.
Read the lyrics by John McCutcheon.
Comments
I just read your Christmas entry to Linda and Mom, and Linda said, "We recorded that on TV." I thought she was wrong, but we did. It is called "The Christmas Truce". We watched a little of it, but have not yet reached the moment of the truce. Talk to you later.
Posted by: Larry | December 25, 2003 8:33 AM
I just listened to the song and tears came to my eyes. Thanks for such a beautiful Christmas gift.
Posted by: Scott Griffiths | December 25, 2003 1:29 PM
It does give one hope. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Ana | December 25, 2003 7:39 PM