In December of 1914, the world was at war. Many called it the “war to end all wars” for its massive casualty count and worldwide scope. The two sides, mainly led by Germany and Great Britain, respectively, remained deadlocked in a brutal stalemate on the trenches of Western Europe. But in a moment unmatched in history before or possibly since, the fighting stopped. It was only for one day, but it was the appropriate day in the world for enemies to come together in peace - Christmas Day, the celebration of the birth of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. On Christmas Day in 1914, World War I stopped. This is the Christmas Truce.

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