In 1914 the week leading up to Christmas men in Europe were in trenches during WW1 going through very dark times. In that week many men stopped fighting crossed into no mans land exchanged gifts and played sporting games. This was a cease fire that the soldiers on the field initiated and was likely the scariest event for the generals back safe at home to hear about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJi41RWaTCs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_truce

Seasons Greetings to all those who create moments of peace even in the darkest of times.