History.com: The Christmas Truce

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What song were the German soldiers singing that the Allied soldiers recognized?

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Silent Night, Holy Night

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What did the British and German soldiers do when they met on Christmas Day?

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They began to talk and shake hands.

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What were the soldiers afraid of for consorting with the enemy?

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Court martial and execution

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What made it difficult for soldiers to resume fighting after Christmas?

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Having celebrated Christmas with the enemy

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How did Private Archibald Stanley's officer end their armistice?

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By showing a picture