- a. World War I
- b. World War II
- c. Kargil War
- d. Indo-China War
The Christmas Truce took place during World War I (1914).
a
- a. Deepavali
- b. Pongal
- c. Ramzan
- d. Christmas
The event described is the soldiers' celebration of Christmas during the 1914 truce.
d
- a. fairy tale
- b. poetry
- c. tragedy
- d. comedy
Tom described the events as like a 'fairy tale' — unexpected, almost magical amid war.
a
- a. houses
- b. trench
- c. tanks
- d. cars
The Germans put Christmas trees in front of their trenches, visible to the opposing side.
b
- a. tea-seller
- b. ticket-checker
- c. porter
- d. shop keeper
A German soldier mentioned in the account had formerly worked as a porter at Victoria Station.
c
Tom.
Tom.
Tom's friend John.
Tom's friend John.
The captain of the British troops.
The captain of the British troops.
A German soldier.
A German soldier.
The narrator
The narrator
The English captain
A German officer
An older German
The narrator
The narrator
The English captain
A German officer
An older German
On Christmas eve, the soldiers had their first good freeze. Everything was tinged white with frost and a bright sun shone. It was perfect Christmas weather. Clusters of tiny lights were shining all along the German line and they had placed Christmas trees, lit by candles, lanterns, like beacons of goodwill. The Germans began singing, “ Stille Nacht.” The British applauded the Germans. Both the troops crossed the barbed wires and were in No Man’s Land.
They shared their joy, greeted, and wished each other. They exchanged wonderful presents with all that they had, badges, tea, coffee, buttons, knife, etc… The Christmas celebration was wonderful as joy prevailed everywhere and they longed for peace.
(OR)
The British and Germans celebrated Christmas during a temporary cessation of world war I. On Christmas Eve, the Germans invited the British to come out to celebrate Christmas. The Germans placed Christmas trees in front of their trenches, lit by candle or lantern, like beacons of goodwill. They sang, “Silent Night, Holy Night.” It was lovelier and more meaningful.
The British soldiers applauded the Germans. Then the British soldiers sang “The first Nowell, the angel did say” Britain and Germany were harmonizing across ‘No man’s Land.’ They exchanged gifts – tea with coffee, com meat for sausage. The narrator traded a jackknife for a leather equipment belt to keep as a fine souvenir. “Why cannot we have peace and all go home?” was a far cry of every soldier.
“Peace begins with a smile” – Mother Teresa.
“Never wage a war but peace”.
On Christmas eve, the soldiers had their first good freeze. Everything was tinged white with frost and a bright sun shone. It was perfect Christmas weather. Clusters of tiny lights were shining all along the German line and they had placed Christmas trees, lit by candles, lanterns, like beacons of goodwill. The Germans began singing, “ Stille Nacht.” The British applauded the Germans. Both the troops crossed the barbed wires and were in No Man’s Land.
They shared their joy, greeted, and wished each other. They exchanged wonderful presents with all that they had, badges, tea, coffee, buttons, knife, etc… The Christmas celebration was wonderful as joy prevailed everywhere and they longed for peace.
(OR)
The British and Germans celebrated Christmas during a temporary cessation of world war I. On Christmas Eve, the Germans invited the British to come out to celebrate Christmas. The Germans placed Christmas trees in front of their trenches, lit by candle or lantern, like beacons of goodwill. They sang, “Silent Night, Holy Night.” It was lovelier and more meaningful.
The British soldiers applauded the Germans. Then the British soldiers sang “The first Nowell, the angel did say” Britain and Germany were harmonizing across ‘No man’s Land.’ They exchanged gifts – tea with coffee, com meat for sausage. The narrator traded a jackknife for a leather equipment belt to keep as a fine souvenir. “Why cannot we have peace and all go home?” was a far cry of every soldier.
“Peace begins with a smile” – Mother Teresa.
“Never wage a war but peace”.
Yes. I feel the same enmity is between India and Pakistan borders. Both countries were united before the British left India. People who lived as brothers and sisters are now partitioned and called different nationalities. The bond of ‘ brotherhood still exists.
Yes. I feel the same enmity is between India and Pakistan borders. Both countries were united before the British left India. People who lived as brothers and sisters are now partitioned and called different nationalities. The bond of ‘ brotherhood still exists.
Dear Mum and Dad, Believe it or not, today we laid down our rifles for a while. The Germans put up little Christmas trees and sang carols; we sang back and shook hands. We exchanged chocolates and cigarettes and even kicked a ball about. For a few hours, there was laughter instead of gunfire. I thought of home and you both. Please don't worry — I am safe for now. I'll write more when I can. Much love, Tom
Dear Mum and Dad, Believe it or not, today we laid down our rifles for a while. The Germans put up little Christmas trees and sang carols; we sang back and shook hands. We exchanged chocolates and cigarettes and even kicked a ball about. For a few hours, there was laughter instead of gunfire. I thought of home and you both. Please don't worry — I am safe for now. I'll write more when I can. Much love, Tom