Still Christmas!! It's the Octave of Christmas, so, Merry Christmas to you all!. This mysterious Feast actually produces good effects in society...Catholic nations anyway that have their roots in God. Have you noticed that vitriol in some posts is greatly reduced? People are being civil and polite and charitable in their arguments. Hope it lasts. When I was a kid, I remember that even far away wars would halt for Christmas Day.

Fast forward to 2023, and the dozens of conflicts and wars don't stop at all!
WW I, at exactly midnight on Christmas, German soldiers started singing "Silent Night" "Stille Nacht" while standing on the Front. The French ? soldiers thought it was a trick. But after 5 minutes, cigars were lit, wine or liquor was offered to them and after, all the day they visited with each other, Happy hours. Next day the battle continued, but the Germans were purposely shooting OVER the heads of their newfound friends. A week later, yeah, you guessed it...
But
Joyeux Noel ! anyway.