On December 25, 1914, soldiers from both the British and German forces in World War I engaged in an unofficial ceasefire, known as the Christmas Truce. The truce saw soldiers on both sides of the Western Front leave their trenches and come together to celebrate Christmas in peace. In some areas, troops exchanged gifts, sang carols, and even played soccer. While the truce was brief, it became a symbol of shared humanity during the brutality of war. The Christmas Truce remains a poignant moment in the history of WWI.