I highly recommend watching “Joyeux Noel” if you haven’t already seen it. It has been on our Netflix queue long before it was even released on DVD, and I was so excited to finally watch it. The movie takes place during WWI and is based on a true story. 

On Christmas eve, soldiers in the French, German and Scottish trenches, a couple of hundred feet from one another, celebrate the occasion on their own. One German soldier begins singing “Silent Night” loudly, while the soldiers in rival trenches fall quiet to listen. Another man in the Scottish trenches accompanies the German on his bagpipes. Soon, the German soldier boldly emerges from his side into No Man’s Land, and carries a Christmas tree to the enemies. Other men cautiously emerge, wondering what will happen next. All the captains join together and agree to a ceasefire for Christmas eve. The men, many unable to speak one another’s language, build friendships by showing photos of their wives and kids and sharing food.

When Christmas eve ends, the men retreat to their respective trenches, casting sad glances back at one another. However, the bonds between the men don’t end there. But you’ll have to watch the movie to find out what happens! :)