I'm Dreaming Of Home

Fraternizer's Hymn (I'm Dreaming Of Home) was composed by Philippe Rombi for the movie Joyeux Noël (2004). It is performed by the boys' choir Libera.
On December 24, 1914, with no orders from superiors, German, British (Scottish), and French soldiers across the Western Front put down their weapons and celebrated Christmas together. It is called “The Christmas Truce of 1914.” It was not a unanimous event. In fact, there was still fighting going on in certain sections. Nevertheless, about 100,000 German and British soldiers took part in the ceasefires. The truce lasted for almost 2 days. It has never happened again to that extent.
The troops met in the middle of no man’s land. They would share drinks and food, show family pictures and family stories, talk about themselves and their dreams for after the war, exchange addresses, and ask for letters to be delivered to loved ones caught on the “wrong side” of the line. They would also sing Christmas carols and shared in communal Christmas Masses.
Troops also decided to use the time to bury their dead and, in a few cases, to exchange prisoners.
One of the most memorable events that took place were the games they played. There were card games, chess games, and, of course, football (soccer) games.
At the end of the truce, all troops returned to their trenches with a new appreciation of their counterparts. They all had the same love of life, freedom, country, and love of family. They all had dreams of a peaceful future. But most importantly, they all wanted to go home.

[@Isildun9]

A little over 105 years ago, men who had been sent to fight in the most destructive conflict in human history up till then, got out of their trenches and for a brief moment, saw the guys on the other side, not as enemies, but as fellow human beings. A truly beautiful moment.

[@grady9956]

And who ever disliked this song is a heartless, cruel, soleles person

[@byaxel972]

"But far away am i... From some peaceful land" that line got me...

[@woodleyrosier9104]

The most beautiful song for soldiers of all nations

[@charlietheanteater3918]

While the events in Joyeux Noel were extremely exaggerated in some regards the part where the German opera guy starts singing silent night and the Scottish reverend joins in with his bagpipes makes me teary eyed every time I see it.

[@quagmire01]

I cannot stop listening to this.

[@franc_colibri6167]

Dear friends, we are united behind the special emotion of this song. I wish you a merry Christmas, and a better year than 2020. Sincere friendships from France🇫🇷🎁

[@LeftBlankIntentionally]

If only the war ended right there.

[@AK47ek]

No more brother wars

[@franc_colibri6167]

Merci de France pour ces belles émotions. 🙏🇫🇷

[@beaslulli]

I used to sing this song at church when I was about ten years old. At that time, I didn't know what this music meant, but now it is really special to me. It makes me so melancholic and nostalgic... Makes me to think of all the people that died for the hands of the cruelty and human ambition.

[@hopfabua1023]

missing

[@MaistoHelix]

When you look into eachother's eyes, you can never be eachother's enemy....

[@jennywc]

To think that Christmas truce was both the first and last time anything like that will ever happen.

[@Galaxy_dragons82]

A beautiful song an movie to honour those Brave soldiers

[@donreid6399]

OMG! I had no idea there were so many photos of the truce of 1914. Thank you so much for collecting them here in one place. This is so beautiful.

[@goranhajduk1992]

No more brother war. Never ever. Two times was more than enough.

[@janpiet4740]

The movie Joyeux Noel is a mustsee film!

[@RJ-ww9lc]

This made me think of my Brother. My Brother is a Marine and still serves

[@barbarathomas2732]

First 2 Verses