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Painting honoring the unofficial Christmas Truce of 1914, in which opposing soldiers laid down their arms in a spirit of camaraderie and celebration, WW1. Merry Christmas, everyone! (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Probably felt extra awkward about killing each other just the day after.

[–] Iamsqueegee 4 points 1 week ago

Unofficially, the truce was the inspiration for Wham!’s “Last Christmas”.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

"I know I was just trying to put a bullet through your head a few hours ago, but let's play some football for a few hours to celebrate Jesus!"