Fellow Patriots,
We would like to extend our best wishes to you and your family. Every year we take time out of our busy lives to celebrate the Holidays with our family and friends. Chances are pretty good that your family and friends may have traits that drive you crazy.
At some point in time, you may have even had a thought of wishing that you could “ebay” a relative or two. These “people” are in our lives to give us perspective and patience. We must never forget that we are imperfect and that we are children of God.
The truce began on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1914 (watch a short video), when German troops began decorating the area around their trenches in the region of Ypres, Belgium, for Christmas. They began by placing candles on trees, then continued the celebration by singing Christmas carols, most notably Stille Nacht (Silent Night). The British troops in the trenches across from them responded by singing English carols. The two sides continued by shouting Christmas greetings to each other. Soon thereafter, there were calls for visits across the "No Man's Land" where small gifts were exchanged — whisky, jam, cigars, chocolate, and the like. The artillery in the region fell silent that night.
The truce also allowed a breathing spell where recently-fallen soldiers could be brought back behind their lines by burial parties. Proper burials took place as soldiers from both sides mourned the dead together and paid their respects. At one funeral in No Man's Land, soldiers from both sides gathered and read a passage from the 23rd Psalm: The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. The truce spread to other areas of the lines, and there are many stories of football matches between the opposing forces. The film Joyeux Noël suggests that letters sent home from both British and German soldiers related that the score was 3-2 in favour of the Germans.
As we turn the corner of 2011, let us remember the real reason what we are fighting for. We only have one America. It is also important to realize that “enemy” is not our neighbor. Political Parties and special interest groups may try to divide us. However, at the end of the day, We The People, will ultimately stand united or swing separately.
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Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukah!
Everett Wilkinson & Team
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