The spontaneous act of defiance against the war became known as the Christmas Truce of 1914, which is the subtitle of Peter Rothstein’s “All is Calm,” a documentary play with music that ...

Nice as this story is, I'm pretty glad I'm not in the trenches.

THUMBNAIL SKETCH: (from the program notes) “The Western Front… Christmas 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song… Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music and peace.

Themes: Christmas; Christmas Eve; peace and goodwill; comradeship; the power of the Christmas 'message'. Summary: By Christmas 1914 soldiers ... This spontaneous truce was observed in several ...

Some of you may be familiar with the poignant story about the unplanned “Christmas truce of 1914.” Even if you are, it’s worth remembering. It’s one of the most remarkable stories to come ...