this horrible war looks as if it will never end. But I most get home to Hilda for Christmas.
Oh Lord, look at this war-torn land, surely our heavenly father would not want us fighting during the time of his sons birth.
What would Hilda do right now.....
Just one last song before you leave papa, please.
I suppose one last song couldn't hurt anybody
🎶Silent night, holy night.🎶
goodnight, my little Hilda. Your papa will be back before you know it
🎶All is calm🎶
🎶All is bright🎶
🎶Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child🎶
Ah! I know now!
Such a great war could never be stopped by a mere holiday melody
But I must try for my beloved. Don't worry Hilda, your papa remembers.
🎶Silent Night🎶🎶Holy Night🎶
🎶All is calm🎶🎶All is bright🎶
🎶Round yon Virgin Mother and Child🎶
Listen to those fools, singing merry tunes at a time like this
But sir it's Christmas eve, don't be such an old scrooge.
Not you too, you fool do you not see the war going on behind you!
I suppose your right private, Christmas should be a time for all to enjoy.
🎶Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.🎶
We gladly accept, let us stop this fighting and enjoy the season!
We propose a truce for the holiday season!
Of course sir I would be honored, I actually have a very special person, to thank for the start of this truce
this is a letter that I will be shipping to the newspaper tomorrow on Christmas day and I think you are the most deserving to write in it
This Christmas was a blessing from the lord like no other, an spirit of Christmas joy descended upon the wretched battlefield like no other. I would like to think that spirit was my beloved little girl, Hilda, and to her I will say, your papa misses you very much, and I am holding out hope against all odds in this great war that I will see you again.
Love, Your papa
The Christmas Truce
The End
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