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Christmas Wishes for the Military
In many ways the military has been a constant theme in my life. I write a lot of military themed books, most of them romantic suspense, and I am so privileged to have some former military as friends. The men and women who serve are always on my mind at this time of year more than any other. All across the United States, civilians will light up Christmas, stockings will be hung, and the front lawns of countless homes are brightened up by some truly impressive Christmas lights and displays.
As we approach the Christmas holidays, I began thinking as I usually do about all the men and women stationed hundreds even thousands away from home and families, fighting a war to preserve freedom and liberty. I wanted to know how the men and women if the military who are not at home celebrate this holiday. I worry that we take their dedication for granted, so I did some research.
Christmas has long been celebrated in the military, even in times of war. Perhaps the most famous celebration of Christmas in the military is the Christmas Truce of 1914. Not many people have heard the story of that Truce. Starting on that Christmas Eve, troops on both the British and German sides began singing Christmas Carols to one another.
On Christmas Day, 1988, a story in the Boston Globe mentioned that a local FM radio host played “Christmas in the Trenches,” a ballad about the Christmas Truce, several times and was startled by the effect. The song became the most requested recording during the holidays in Boston on several FM stations.
I was glad to learn that despite being deployed and thousands of miles away from family at this very family-oriented holiday, people serving in the military are inventive. They find ways, for example, to put up a Christmas tree, like a huge one erected at a base in Afghanistan. They often find Christmas decorations, or make them, or are sent them by their families, and they decorate their land-based vehicles. Imagine, for example, an armored vehicle decorated with Christmas wreaths. Some servicemen even take their holiday spirit on missions. Some wear Santa hats. Some even decorate the military vehicles. Santa will make a regular appearance at bases all across the world. Prayer services are held on Christmas Eve, and on Christmas Day.
But they are still away from home, still separated from their loved ones. I ask everyone to take a moment as we head toward the holidays to stop and think of these men and women who dedicate their lives for the safety of this country. Who celebrate Christmas so far away that we can celebrate with our loved ones.
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I come from a military family and holidays were tough. I hope everyone’s holidays are wonderful.
My dad served in the military before I was born, so I never experienced military life and he seldom spoke about his experiences.
Interesting information.
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I have quite a few members who served in the military. My husband was in the Air Force. One year everyone on our street on the base, pitched in for Thanksgiving dinner and we all celebrated together.
My husband served during Desert Storm and said the holidays were tough. It was before the internet and the ease of emails and cell phones. Satellite phones cost in the neighborhood of $70 for a short phone call, so they were really isolated from friends and family. I’m so glad there is a resurgence in supporting our troops. No matter what, they are making great sacrifices for us and that’s always good to remember.
Side note: I do love Garth Brooks version of the Christmas Truce. It’s amazing.
Protecting Amy sounds great! Happy New Year!