Published Dec 4, 2023
148: Tales of Christmas from World War I (A Truce, Plum Pudding, and Love)
Explore the contrasting wartime Christmases during World War I—from the warmth and unity brought by Black Jack Pershing's celebrations in 1918, to the Harlem Hellfighters' resilience at sea, and the poignant Christmas Truce of 1914 that momentarily bridged enemy lines, embodying shared humanity amidst conflict.
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