Lego Christmas Truce of 1914 - WW1 stop motion

At the end of 1914, and particularly on the days surrounding Christmas, numerous truces were arranged in many areas along the Western Front, between the British, French, and Germans.
These truces, in many cases, were just simple agreements allowing the other side to retrieve their dead from No Man's Land, however, in some cases, soldiers from both sides put down their weapons, climbed out of their trenches, and met each other in the middle of No Man's Land.
These men, who had previously fought one another, socialized, exchanged gifts, and by some accounts even played football together.
Although similar truces would occur throughout the remainder of World War One, an event this widespread was entirely unique to the latter months of 1914, and reflected the respect the opposing sides still had for each other at this point in the war.

[@ibanheadhunter8317]

This is one of the most wholesome things that happened in history. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@modobstruction]

Merry Christmas to u too

[@ibanheadhunter8317]

@@modobstruction thanks.

[@thepirateorc3235]

You too bud

[@Dreadnote1]

Thanks!

[@M.R.BrickFilms]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@p.c.inthetv4646]

Never thought Legos could bring a tear to my eyes love it

[@kestrels-in-the-sky]

Have you trodden on one that brings tears

[@Pereirovsky]

you clearly never stepped on a lego

[@serpentine4842]

It can bring multiple tears if they fall far enough

[@MahakaSubrata]

You could bring a tear if you stepped on it

[@Saidas735]

Я согласен с вами

[@steelyjedi1079]

“Silence Oh, I remember the silence On a cold winter day After many months on the battlefield And we were used to the violence Then all the cannons went silent And the snow fell Voices sang to me from no man's land”

[@user-zx8xb9nf3l]

Sabaton)))😍😍😍

[@rbgerald2469]

"We are all We are all We are all We are all friends! And today we're all brothers, Tonight we're all friends, A moment of peace in a war that never ends, Today we're all brothers, we drink and unite; Now Christmas has arrived and the snow turns the ground white, Hear carols from the trenches, we sing O Holy Night, Our guns laid to rest on the snowflakes, Our Christmas in the trenches, our Christmas on the front, Far from home!!!

[@steelyjedi1079]

@@rbgerald2469 “Madness (madness) Oh, I remember the sadness (Sadness) We were hiding our tears (Hiding our tears) In a foreign land where we faced our fears (Faced our fears) We were soldiers (Soldiers) Carried the war on our shoulders (Shoulders) For our nations (Nations) Is that why we bury our friends? (Bury our friends)”

[@rbgerald2469]

@@steelyjedi1079 .. "We are all We are all We are all We are all friends! (We are all friends) And today we're all brothers, Tonight we're all friends, A moment of peace in a war that never ends, Today we're all brothers, we drink and unite; Now Christmas has arrived and the snow turns the ground white, Hear carols from the trenches, we sing O Holy Night, Our guns laid to rest on the snowflakes, Our Christmas in the trenches, our Christmas on the front, Far from home!!!"

[@steelyjedi1079]

@@rbgerald2469 (Guitar solo) “We were all We were all We were all We were all friends (Yes, we were friends) And today we're all brothers Tonight we're all friends A moment of peace in a war that never ends Today we're all brothers We drink and unite Now Christmas has arrived and the snow turns the ground white A Christmas on the frontline We walk among our friends We don't think about tomorrow The battle will commence When we celebrated Christmas We thought about our friends Those who never made it home When the battle had commenced”

[@FalconFastest123]

Well this may be how it played out in some places along the front, but the story that I love most was when an English soldier stood up and began singing Silent Night loudly enough for both sides to hear, after which a German stood and sang a German Christmas hymn, and then the two sides slowly emerged to salute and play together.

[@2ndamendment1776]

"And today we're all brothers. Tonight, we're all friends. A moment of peace in a war that never ends. Today we're all brothers We drink and unite Now Christmas has arrived and the snow turns the ground white."

[@failure6728]

Hear carols from the trenches, we sing o Holy night. Our guns laid to rest among snowflakes.

[@Kakia-Dunamis]

As they put down their weapons they played some soccer they said let's play and some talked about violence have a bloddy good Xmas they said have a good war and don't give us blindness so all you have to do is talk about kindness

[@roshasensi2220]

once that day was done everyone went home the end of the war everyone was satisfied but little did they know another war will arise but as they sit in their houses and left their trenches they will soon come again and meet new Germans

[@CubeThing]

@@failure6728a Christmas in the trenches A Christmas on the front far from home

[@RL-aWildDucky]

I was playing Foxhole last year and we recreated the Christmas truce. We we're fighting for control of this bridge so we were dug in on both sides. It started with me an 2 others yelling at the Enemy guys to ceasefire and then yelling that we brought gifts. It didn't take long before some guys approached us in a truck asking what we had. It was still a little tense but we ended up talking about life, gameplay and exchanging weapons and vehicles. Other folks started showing up and we took pictures and showed off exclusive faction weapons and gear and traded amongst ourselves.

[@matty1094]

a fellow foxhole fan :) thats awesome man. i love the social nature of the game. how it lets you connect with other people. didnt expect to see foxhole here but it warms my heart. hope you have a good one thanks for sharing

[@pokefan-ix7sh]

The Christmas truce (German: Weihnachtsfrieden; French: Trêve de Noël; Dutch: Kerstbestand) was a series of widespread unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front of the First World War around Christmas 1914. The truce occurred five months after hostilities had begun. Lulls occurred in the fighting as armies ran out of men and munitions and commanders reconsidered their strategies following the stalemate of the Race to the Sea and the indecisive result of the First Battle of Ypres. In the week leading up to 25 December, French, German and British soldiers crossed trenches to exchange seasonal greetings and talk. In some areas, men from both sides ventured into no man's land on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to mingle and exchange food and souvenirs. There were joint burial ceremonies and prisoner swaps, while several meetings ended in carol-singing. Men played games of football with one another, creating one of the most memorable images of the truce.[1] Hostilities continued in some sectors, while in others the sides settled on little more than arrangements to recover bodies. The following year, a few units arranged ceasefires but the truces were not nearly as widespread as in 1914; this was, in part, due to strongly worded orders from commanders, prohibiting truces. Soldiers were no longer amenable to truce by 1916. The war had become increasingly bitter after the human losses suffered during the battles of 1915. The truces were not unique to the Christmas period and reflected a mood of "live and let live", where infantry close together would stop overtly aggressive behaviour and often engage in small-scale fraternisation, engaging in conversation or bartering for cigarettes. In some sectors, there were occasional ceasefires to allow soldiers to go between the lines and recover wounded or dead comrades; in others, there was a tacit agreement not to shoot while men rested, exercised or worked in view of the enemy. The Christmas truces were particularly significant due to the number of men involved and the level of their participation-even in quiet sectors, dozens of men openly congregating in daylight was remarkable-and are often seen as a symbolic moment of peace and humanity amidst one of the most violent conflicts of human history.

[@propellerknight6334]

This was really good! Well done for the whole thing and a merry Christmas to you!

[@chairsilver2]

Belated merry christmas to you as well!

[@LegoCossack_]

Great job, it's a pity they didn't play football. Merry Christmas to all of you!

[@plast_cars7471]

merry Christmas to you too, but we don't celebrate this holiday

[@jackthehacker05]

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[@Soloviev_Daniel]

На восточном фронте играли.

[@aircraftcarrierwo-class]

In some accounts, the man who approached the enemy line to offer their region's Christmas Truce was waving a tiny Christmas Tree to convey his intentions across the language barrier. Truly an inspirational moment and a true Christmas miracle.

[@Ohhhhmagad]

A wise person once said "Today We are friends, Tomorrow we are enemies."

[@lalangner2253]

I'm pretty sure they all deep down knew that. But they didn't care at the time, all they wanted was some peace and joy for one time before they returned to the murder and fighting... may they all rest peacefully...

[@starwarsstudio100]

Ah awesome work, man. As always, well done and keep up the good work!

[@gegeluxus5500]

Worth to watch this channel! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpu2k3WwjdCpfM0

[@LegoAnimations6370]

I like how JD Brick Productions portrays different wars throughout history. Your animations successfully show how brutal wars have been, both visual and audio effects help to make the watching experience more realistic. Also you provide real backstory of the real events and thus teaching viewers the history.

[@mr-hewders3096]

Hey look! Its Raimo!

[@roshasensi2220]

i also like how he can make his videos better than some high budget movies just look at the trailer for his new vid, look at the battle of El Alamein vid, battle of verdun, the christmas truce, battle of the bulge, battle of the somme, and literally all of his videos except for his first videos. in my opinion they are all very well done

[@kormstudios2020]

The Christmas Truce really was a beautiful thing, sadly, it didn't last long. Great animation and great job! Lets all remember, that Christmas is a time on sharing and caring. Merry Christmas JD Brick Productions and to all who watch him, the perfect youtuber! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

[@M1-Productions]

I have no emotions for the film Titanic but this brings a tear.

[@EnjoyerOfCastle]

Good to see a xmas truce stop motion with a more realistic amount of snow

[@MB_ACTION]

The music made it 200 times better. Very moving

[@jasonskeans3327]

Silence Oh, I remember the silence On a cold winter day After many months on the battlefield And we were used to the violence Then all the cannons went silent And the snow fell Voices sang to me from no man's land

[@davidw.1599]

I had no idea how beautiful and emotional a Lego film could be... Well done, JD, and Merry Christmas.

[@quewrtyz4412]

So happy to see there is a peace in Christmas. So sad because it is over too soon and this is only happen once in world war (WW1 and WW2).

[@lalangner2253]

Happened twice in ww1... I remember hearing about a truce between the Germans and French in 1915 a very interesting story... But I never heard of a Christmas truce in ww2...

[@quewrtyz4412]

@@lalangner2253 Ok that's a new information for me. and yeah in WW2 we never heard about it.

[@josh_the_alien]

The Germans attacked the US during Christmas, or in the chrsitmonth, that was the iconic Battle of the Bulge, I think it happened on christmas, or a few days before.

[@whirlwindeddie2124]

It's just pleasing to see how there's still humanity in such a cruel war

[@Abeaverstudios]

Dope job, well done

[@thebrickanimator]

That was AWESOME! love how you select a beautiful story about the ww1! You also have been able to animate it perfectly!

[@RogueRifleman]

This made me cry thinking of how people, even though are in war, they still give the best present of all, friendship

[@Mike-qr3ji]

One of the most peaceful and amazing things that happened in history. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas to anyone reading this!

[@nathanadams2007]

Amazing work on recreating one of the most wholesome events during war, this was truly an event to remember through history, merry christmas soldiers

[@stBricks-dx7er]

Beautiful, just absolutely beautiful. You have captured one of the most beautiful moments in history. Well done, merry Christmas.

[@jesusalejandrosuarezalonso8890]

Wow, simplemente hermoso, los soldados pelean porque aman lo que está detrás de ellos, no porque odien a los que están enfrente de ellos pero si todos se unieran y se respetarán como hermanos todo sería mejor

[@pascualrudolphy1114]

Y por cierto, gran animación!

[@izdigi25]

Silence, Oh, I remember the silence, On that cold winter day

[@namkhanhle8680]

A truly Christmas gift for me! Merry Christmas JD!

[@LCOfficerUNIT097]

“Tommorow, you no shoot… we no shoot.”

[@oldgoat142]

Inspiring. When human beings decide to be human to each other, especially on a battlefield, the end result can be no less than miraculous.

[@OddityStudios]

Thank you so much for making this. This is a moment in history that really demonstrates how the Light of Christmas always shines through, Even through the darkness of war. Merry Christmas to you and everyone who reads this comment!

[@IKColby12]

One of the best events in the history of the war. Thank you for creating this. To JD and everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@joek-b6350]

Not a day of blood and death. A day of happiness and peace. CHRISTMAS!,!!

[@RapidActionAnimations]

Nice work man! The music really added to the atmosphere! Well done

[@H4st01]

A beautiful moment in history, Merry Christmas.

[@palp8623]

Love how you capture these historical moments with such an impressive medium.

[@jacobrispoli4351]

What would have really sold it was some making snowmen, some sharing gifts, and a few playing football(i.e. soccer). Even still, great little video!!!

[@BayernSupremacy]

Well done! Your stop motions are always fun to watch. Merry Christmas everyone!

[@ukraineballbadmapping]

hi begula Edit: ur fake beluga

[@poppingtuber6013]

Merry Christmas And This Is So Realistic And Really Looks Like The Own Legos Are Moving

[@brainboxfilms8462]

Cinematic editing lighting soundtrack and execution, bravo my friend…superb.🎄🎄

[@dtfilmmaker]

Great set design and animation, mate. Merry Christmas and stay safe.

[@randomtheorist251]

A gesture of kindness and good will amidst war that has never been seen before or since. The only moment in history that truly makes me believe that mankind can be good.

[@didimean]

Short and made of Legos, but still gave me chills. Moments like this remind me of the good that can still be found in the human race, no matter how ugly and terrible we can be to each other.

[@danhalo1]

Even in Lego form, the Christmas Truce of 1914 is still beautiful :)

[@enra09]

Wow! That is amazing. Great job! HAPPY HOLIDAYS 🎄!

[@lazyslayer7153]

I swear your animations are amazing, but not only that it’s always about something real that happen. Not everyone is heartless and cruel in wars there can be good in which is surprising. Thanks to these moments hope can be revived in the hearts of soldiers.

[@stenzraps3685]

The best LEGO stop motion of the year!

[@anoriginalname410]

This is so cool, and very well done! Keep up the great work and have a Merry Christmas!

[@domthebrickbuilderproducti2873]

This looks so life like, this is really amazing!! 🤩

[@animatorxstudios100]

Awesome, I really love this vid. You really made a good one. Merry Christmas!

[@trenchvstudios]

It's amazing how people can be at war one moment and at peace the next. This was one of the saddest stop motions i've ever seen. It's epic.

[@hhproductions8254]

Just stunning this is so so good and greatly animated

[@agenericname6317]

Can’t believe that this man might end up making a stopmotion on the conflict going on so far.

[@mason-masonsminecraftmason2756]

Congratulations my friend. I’m proud to say I’ve been a fan since the battle of Shiloh.

[@battalionbricks]

This is enough to make a grown man cry and it's Lego.

[@TheSmiler23]

I almost cried. So wholesome. ;)

[@steve_the_springtails]

Another amazing video! It makes you feel the adrenaline dump in real life those men felt when seeing a enemy approach and the discipline of the war. :)

[@nikolairazuvayev7987]

I absolutely love this. It shows the respect people had for each other back then. Some how this has slowly left our world. It seemed like everyone has so much hatred for one another.

[@FastBrixProductions]

One of the most beautiful moments in history!

[@jonrem24]

Its so good, it really shows which meaning this truth had for the soldiers. Appriciate your work!

[@MrBrick-ln5it]

Awesome, nice animation you're probably the best animator in KZbin!

[@a.nbrickers7247]

man this is a great stop motion!

[@sylvester_productions]

I love how this is the way this channel celibrates christmas!😂😁🎅

[@Flashtix-StopMotions]

Probably my favorite moment in history. Great animation as always! :)

[@jmbrickanimation2147]

No war! Very good job, the animation is nice! I love your Videos! Thank's and Well done🙏 Merry Christmas🙂

[@tankers4all]

I think it’s the brightest and happiest time of the world The Christmas truce

[@beratedbandit5196]

This is one of the nicest/wholesome moments of humanity.

[@sherman5273]

Perfect video for christmas good job man oh and merry christmas everyone 🎄

[@PhilipLichty]

I love it so muck my grand father was at the shaking of hands

[@mikesbricks7979]

0:40 Hey that’s a ww1 Luke Skywalker lol 👍😎👏

[@historyisfascinating5515]

Short but sweet, amazing story and video. Happy holidays everyone.

[@hetticsoldier8835]

Christmas Truce (Sabaton) Silence Oh, I remember the silence On a cold winter day After many months on the battlefield And we were used to the violence Then all the cannons went silent And the snow fell Voices sang to me from no man's land We are all We are all We are all We are all friends And today we're all brothers Tonight we're all friends A moment of peace in a war that never ends Today we're all brothers We drink and unite Now Christmas has arrived and the snow turns the ground white Hear carols from the trenches We sing O Holy Night Our guns laid to rest among snowflakes A Christmas in the trenches A Christmas on the front far from home Madness (Madness) Oh, I remember the sadness (Sadness) We were hiding our tears (Hiding our tears) In a foreign land where we faced our fears (Faced our fears) We were soldiers (Soldiers) Carried the war on our shoulders (Shoulders) For our nations (Nations) Is that why we bury our friends? (Bury our friends) We were all We were all We were all We were all friends (Yes, we were friends) And today we're all brothers Tonight we're all friends A moment of peace in a war that never ends Today we're all brothers We drink and unite Now Christmas has arrived and the snow turns the ground white Hear carols from the trenches We sing O Holy Night Our guns laid to rest among snowflakes A Christmas in the trenches A Christmas on the front far from home We were all We were all We were all We were all friends (Yes, we were friends) And today we're all brothers Tonight we're all friends A moment of peace in a war that never ends Today we're all brothers We drink and unite Now Christmas has arrived and the snow turns the ground white A Christmas on the frontline We walk among our friends We don't think about tomorrow The battle will commence When we celebrated Christmas We thought about our friends Those who never made it home When the battle had commenced

[@hetticsoldier8835]

@Jesse R Indeed

[@georgewhitworth9742]

Sabaton pretty cringe tbh

[@benmotion1511]

Great job man. Merry Christmas to everyone!

[@lukeslegoproductions6785]

This Gave me chill bumps the whole video! This was like a real movie : )

[@arhonitsopoe7921]

Thanks for uploading it makes my day

[@animatedhistoryinlego2795]

Great animation. This warms my heart 😌

[@Carloscombat]

The legend is finally back

[@tizzoniettore147]

You are the goodest animator that I never see

[@panzerbrickfilms]

Great job you are the best animator I am aware of

[@marcosabejamantisendermanw4297]

Merry Christmas for everyone and good luck for the next battle. Very good video. You're an expert animator of Lego Merry Christmas everyone and good new year!

[@brickland559]

Amazing stop motion merry Christmas!

[@LEGOBRICKBUILD]

Well done! This thing is AWESOME Merry christmas

[@Mac2.0736]

This is incredible!!

[@ahn5952]

a beautiful scene in a bloody war. I feel moved

[@ozone2178]

WOW,the moment should have been so epic.

[@user-nn4nl1dm6k]

Thank you for always great videos！

[@blitzcrieg101]

The Christmas truce is my favorite Military story. Good job 👏

[@tr2656]

Awesome work dude!

[@Jassim_ww2_bricks]

Great stop motion!!

[@georgvonclausewitz2024]

the facial expressions are so awesome!

[@Sultan-Zaviyar-Rehan]

Your *Minifigure* are so *Amazing*

[@truejedistudios]

great stopmotion! the music was so appropriate for it!

[@RandomPerson-ob1hk]

You and LCM did a great job 😄 I think you are much better at showing the dreary side of war while his have more action, altogether my favorite stop motion bois

[@soldierstudios7316]

That’s was really good! Not a single shot fired

[@joannacarr7099]

This came unexpectedly!really good vid you got here!!!!!

[@ashtonkamien8542]

That is one of my favorite Christmas Story all the time from World War 1 and it was a true story I hope you have a great Christmas merry Christmas and happy holidays and happy New Years I hope you have a good day

[@1okay843]

very good short film and merry christmas

[@footballfc10]

wow this was great and great minifigs