SABATON - Christmas Truce (REACTION) with my wife

[@damonbryan7232]

My great grandfather lived long enough to tell us about his time in WW1. He was a major in the German army. He told us "I gave orders to never fire on Christmas day. It was the only orders I never regretted". Everytime I hear this song. I can't help think of him. He gave up everything to get him and his family out of Germany in 1932. He seen what was coming. I could never thank him enough.

[@fenrisulfur842]

not evey one of the officers back then had a sense for honor anymore....greetings from your grand grandpas homeland

[@fenrisulfur842]

remember this, and never let it be forgotten! Its precious! and tell your friends! Cause all around the word the fascists are gaining more and more influence! esp. in the US! Remember what your grandpa fought for in WWII!

[@hummelchen6773]

Greetings from Germany!

[@walsjell]

yet in second war your forefathers gazz ppl and killed them as animals in the camps ! made soupd from their fat and skin books of humans skin.. germans.. today you censors everything as fanatics not allow own children learn what you did in the past coz of shame and blame.. what did you do to poland ? and how offten in german media you still "mistaken" polish death camp as polish....

[@unowestlund1848]

Singer Joakims mother is from the Czech Republic, or when she left it was called Czechoslovakia.

[@naruto9121983]

Floors vocals at the end brings tears everytime

[@crazyhercules9442]

Dude, seriously😂😭 I started tearing up when the bodies were flashing during the solo before the “we walk among our friends, we don’t think about tomorrow the battle will commence” Floor’s contribution is the chef’s kiss to put this all together.

[@svenwallstrom3368]

​@@crazyhercules9442 i agrre

[@patverum9051]

That cross (now in stone) is still to be found in the village of Ploegsteert near Ieper (Ypres) in Belgium, amidst all the enormous cemeteries of WW1...

[@evergreendorneymahoning5435]

Floor's husband is Hannes Von Dahl, the blond haired soldier that first walked up the ladder and onto the battlefield with his hands raised high above his head - Hannes is Sabaton's drummer

[@vogel2280]

Yeah, naughty Floor was 32 when she swept him off his feet. Since Hannes and Floor are 9 years a part that make Floor a bit of a cougar. As far as I know neither has ever had any regrets in spite of the age difference. It must be meant to be.

[@jennienoppers2499]

I love you to hear you talking and enjoying this beautiful music! Keep talking please!!!!

[@Spugedelia77]

Thank you for a great reaction!

[@miafranlund6982]

I really enjoy your sweet reactions to Sabatons music. Thank you!

[@tompickles9798]

Yep a TRUE STORY in ww1 where opposing side's in a war came together exchanged gifts and PLAYED FOOTBALL & then went back to there trenches and the war commenced. My FATHER always told us this when we were kids he said people have very short memories NEVER FORGET. THIS IS INCREDIBLE BY SABATON. THANK YOU.

[@Stuart_Lonewolf_Holloway]

When we forget We Fail. Possibly the most beautiful reaction and statement given. 😍

[@christinaalgate4899]

Hi Guys FYI The guy with the regular guitar is an Amazing singer. Tommy has his own KZbin Channel. He only plays the guitar with the band. Loved Floor's Outro

[@jregns]

Tommy does backing vocals in Sabaton as well, just as all the other guys, even Hannes sometimes. Tommy also has his own band Majestica. He's just an all-in-one amazing musician. 😊

[@fearmac]

I cry every time I watch this. Tragic but beautiful is a great way of saying it. Floors outro is fantastic!!

[@najroe]

sabaton mostly sing about historical events, and they tell great stories with their music. they have a way to make you patriot for countries that may not even exist anymore, they really bring feelings out

[@elvwood]

This was my intro to Sabaton. I'd been meaning to listen to them for some time, it came up in my recommendations last Christmas and I was in the mood. Instant fan. Per carving 2021 hit hard because I'd recently learned that my country's soldiers were involved in war every year for 100 years after the end of WWI (and I'd guess that continues).

[@Natka505]

Then the Winged Hussars arrived! :D You will get it after checking The Winged Hussars song and tons of memes about it :P

[@najroe]

coming down the mountainside

[@mikeford6642]

Another outstanding reaction.. I truly enjoy watching you both..thank you from an old Irishman

[@Darktiger01]

Would love to see your reaction to another emotional song by Sabaton En livstid i krig(Eng: A Life Time at War, Live in Gothenburg with English subtitles on) Being the individual perspective of a Swedish soldier during the 30 years war.

[@6th_Army]

NO! Definitely not. You never want to put the best early on. Wait till at least 50 songs in.

[@paisa20]

Thanks

[@fenrisulfur842]

The football match is legendary, there were so many along the front. In 2014, a Bronce Statue was presented in Liverpool, showing a british and german soldier shaking hands, with a football

[@javadan]

Another tidbit: That is Floor Jansen singing in the background during the ending credits. She is married to Hannes - the soldier who first stepped out of the trench - Sabaton drummer.

[@neoxperson7858]

Interesting that you mention World of Tanks. Sabaton actually partnered with World of Tanks. They even have their own tank in the game I believe. The company that made the game (Wargaming) actually helped produce some of their music videos. For example: Primo Victoria (not a very good music video though) and Bismarck (amazing music video lol) and Steel commanders (pretty alright music video)

[@suntiger745]

For a little context, the lyric video for Primo Victoria is fine. The CGI/Live footage of Primo Victoria that World of Tanks did with Sabaton is good visually, but the sound feels a bit off. They mixed in explosions and tank sounds with the music, and since it was the first such video they did, it was not the best mix. As Neox says, the sound mixing on the later World of Tanks/Warships collaboration on Bismarck and Steel Commanders are much better.

[@akersjon278]

Sabaton has another song about enemies coming together that is even more improbable, "The Last Battle ". The story behind this song is totally amazing. It's about American troops and members of the German Wehrmacht fighting TOGETHER at the end of WW2... (To get the full experience of this song, you really should watch the Sabaton history video first though.) And by the way, their song 40:1 live from Woodstock is amazing too (as you are Polish, I'm sure you have heard the story that that song is about ...).

[@tomassteen6092]

I heard a Swedish history teacher who has a youtube channel that he uses Sabaton sometimes in his teaching.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

That's amazing!

[@pdutchie4924]

This is such a masterpiece! Always chills when the piano starts and when Floor sings the outro.

[@chriso6719]

Yes, it is based on a true event. The one day unofficial cease fire on the western front , December 1914. Dominika is correct, that was Floor's husband, drummer Hannes Van Dahl. Afterward , a lot of troops involved were moved to other areas because they didn't want to fight their new friends. And the Generals and other officers did everything they could to make sure anything like this never happened again. You're right, they never learn. All you have to do is look to Ukraine today. This was filmed in the Czech republic by people who usually make movies. No movies being made when the world shut down, so they had time for this.

[@saintcynicism2654]

The length of the cease fire actually varied, due to the spontaneous and unofficial nature of it. Some of them were only hours long, others lasted all day, a few places it even lasted *several* days. Some were just meant to bury the dead and there wasn't much socializing, others were like their own strange little Christmas parties with soldiers exchanging food, gifts (buttons from their uniforms were a pretty common one), a few places had the barbers from one side or the other cutting everyone's hair (including the enemy's), there were the famous soccer/football matches, etc. But unfortunately, in the end they still went back to the killing and dying no matter how long the truce lasted.

[@jean-francoispirenne6518]

The cross shown in the video is a reproduction of the cross erected in Dixmuide in 1999 to commemorate the event. There is also a sculpture in Liverpool, displaying a british soldier and a german shaking hand above a football.

[@jean-francoispirenne6518]

The first lines of the lyrics were written in 1914 by a young british trooper. Since you are polish, you should check "winged hussards", a very epic song.

[@user-VeryoldGeezer]

The first Christmas of the first world war it did happen ,football and all .

[@nancy.dave.williams]

So many people listen to one song from Sabaton and are sucked in with so much emotion for the subject they sing about. I’m obsessed

[@vlinder6329]

What an AMAZING 🌟CHRISTMAS🌟 Song by SABATON. The lyrics and the MUSIC inspire You. And the Video, Unbelievable. All Band Members play a Role. Also the HUSBAND from FLOOR JANSEN, The DRUMMER van SABATON, HANNES VAN DAHL. He was the wounded SOLDIER. It's also a piece of history. You can learn a lot. It's very...... EMOTIONAL 😢 And at the end the Voice of FLOOR JANSEN, makes it extra Beautiful...💫 This a Gift for Christmas ☃️🎄🕊️ We are all.... We are all.... We are all.... We are all.... FRIENDS 🤝🤝 For Me The CHRISTMAS SONG of the Year 2021...💫 A little PEACE 🕊 and LOVE ❤️ for Everyone 🌹 WARS are TERRIBLE... Let's all think a little bit about 🌟 CHRISTMAS TRUCE🌟 during the CHRISTMAS Season, this is so often FORGOTTEN!!!! Thank you this was AMAZING. Love and Peace 🕊 Thank You so much For your kind response ❤️ My Son is married to a Polish 🇵🇱 woman 🥰 SABATON is my history book 📙 🤘 Love from the Netherlands ️ 🇳🇱 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@Drescher1984]

Sabaton 40:1 live at Woodstock

[@neoxperson7858]

better would be the music video first, then the live version maybe. the woodstock version is only good for the crowd reaction, you can barely hear the song.

[@ryandellavecchia9349]

Need to check out The Unkillable Soldier. Keep Sabaton coming!

[@Flokarl1]

Since Dominica has roots from Poland - it think it could be very interesting that Poland is where Sabaton has most fans overall! .....Even more than in Sweden (Sabatons home country). Please check out Sabatons legendary liveshow from Priestany Woodstock from 2012...with almost 600 000 in the crowd on the last day of the festival. It is just amazing!!! My favourite songs from that concert is "Ghost Division" and "40 to 1" ....The whole concert concertday ...from when the band is leaving from their homebase in the city of "Falun" in Sweden....to after the concert is actually to find on YT!...Like kind of a documentary

[@rnowak85]

One of my favorite works of art. Sabaton perfectly captures the brotherhood of arms that all of us who have served share. Every aspect of this is so beautiful. Floor's soaring vocals at the end is the cherry on top to make this song even more emotional.

[@2104dogface]

To change it up from World War 1 you should do "Winged Hussars" & "The Last Stand" deff do the Sabaton History channel

[@jeffreyosorio6065]

I never comment on videos or social media, but I like both of you si much and I had to let you know. Thank you.

[@LuckyRMST]

If you like World of Tanks, Sabaton did make a song collab with WoT! It has it's own music video, called Steel Commanders.

[@andsoiderparound9909]

To answer the question about Sabaton’s songs being all historical, yes they all are except for their old songs before Attero Dominatus. Also I recommend watching or reacting to Sabaton History about the song you react to.

[@marifosquejrvictormartin5833]

This is one of the greatest miracles ever happened during the dark times in human history...

[@g.gordon8117]

Yes this is a true story, there is a cross monument in Belgium for this event. It only happened the once I think, as the high command heard of it and forbid it from ever reoccurring. And yes thats Floor singing during the credits. They have a KZbin history Channel, Sabaton History. All there music is of historical true events.

[@jregns]

Great reaction. Yes, obviously some people never learn from wars. Basically all Sabaton songs are about real historical events and some of their albums are themed, like they now have two about WWI.

[@Alejo519]

its very emotional video..... next emotional video Sabaton En livstid i krig with english subtitles..... sniff saludos from Chile!

[@derbrummi1940]

This Story of the Song is so incredible it was only in 1914 that the Most Armys and Front sections lay Down his Wepons. It gave Frontsections that the Soldiers over One Week get no Shoot out. The Commanders of the Armys give the Orders that this Humanity Moment never Again in the Next years. But Any Commanders in the Trenches gave the order to not Firefox at Christmas Day and on New Years Day. Its a great Moment in History to open us all the Eyes that we are All Friends on this Planet and we musst give all to never forgett These Things. Great Thanks to SABATON to make These Songs about Humanity Moments in War Situations.

[@Tim_Nilsson]

We have the "rolling" R in Swedish but Joakim deliberately exaggerates it when he sings in English. It has become his "style" or whatever. He doesn't sound like that when he just speaks in English. Joakim's mother is Czech and the video was filmed in the Czech Republic. As some people probably have mentioned earlier Sabaton have a history channel which explains the story for each song in more detail. For this song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnvUZ2eae5qNnLM

[@jolandavanlankvelt2674]

The rolling R is also in Dutch.

[@SYNtemp]

The world is small... we have half-Czech half-Swedish singer (Joakim), his bandmate Hannes married to Dutch singer, singing for Finnish group, living in Sweden... and it is extra bonus for me since i am Czech :)

[@dieterdodel835]

@@jolandavanlankvelt2674 ...and also in german....listens to Till Lindemann🤣... it is based on the "artist's German" from the theater stages of the 1920s.

[@Tim_Nilsson]

​@@jolandavanlankvelt2674 Is it sparsely used or only used in some specific dialects? I've never heard it in a Dutch conversation. I'd personally classify the Dutch "R" more as guttural (throaty) than rolling (tip of the tongue) and thus a little more similar to Danish than Swedish, Norwegian or Icelandic which have retained the old Norse pronunciation. Polish absolutely has a rolling R solely based on every time I've heard the word "kurwa" and so does for an example Italian but Dutch?

[@firbolg]

You can find it in Swiss German too... especially if you're from Zurich. My family is from the East of Switzerland so our dialect is a lot less harsh.

[@kentnilsson465]

This actually happened on Christmas 1914 all over the front(but not everywhere of course), less so the following years because the generals forbade it. They also tried to keep it quiet and was not made public until after the war. They played football, sang and played instruments and shared food and drink

[@polheg1]

Here is the relevant Sabaton History video. True story: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnvUZ2eae5qNnLM

[@Northman-from-the-North]

All Sabatons songs are true historical facts, they are masters in storytelling. I guess most of swedes have that accent and use rolling RRRRs when speaking english.

[@joshuawells835]

The Christmas Truce of 1914 is one of those stories that restores faith in Humanity.

[@wezzmusic]

My Grandfather was in the 1st World War and my father, my uncle Bill & my uncle Norman were in the 2nd World War, so Sabaton songs always hit me hard.

[@dorlonelliott9368]

Except for Metalizer which is the first album recorded, they have done all 10 albums about Historic events and people...

[@clemenstremens1940]

The song is based on the truce in the first battle of Ypres (Ieper in Flemish) in Belgium (1914). The monument is still there (although renewed in 1999)🤓

[@lianharold823]

Guys.. Ask them both to react to "En Livstid i Krig - LIVE - The Great Tour - Gothenburg" with English subtitles turn-on..

[@sumguy4435]

Almost all of Sabaton's songs are about military history, yes. There are a very few which aren't but the vast majority are. Also, nothing to do with Sabaton but there was also a movie made about this very event about 17 years ago called Joueux Noel. It's a great movie and well worth watching.

[@johnstroombergen4075]

Floor zong laste part of the song 🙏😉👍

[@DawidC.909]

Probably one of the sadest their songs is "Price of a mile". Only reading lirics could make cry...

[@AchimE]

Guys, this video always makes my eyes tear up… thanks for your reaction. Europe had so many wars throughout history… I just hope the relatively long time of peace doesn’t end too soon! Sabaton makes history audible and visible, awesome! Greetings from Germany 👍🤘

[@Rockelund]

I love your personalities. Such a beautiful couple. ♥️ From 🇸🇪

[@NickThorbjørnsen2207]

Little side note. After that day the soldiers morale was fucked, it was very difficult for them to fire upon the germans and vice versa. They'd gotten to know them, they suddenly had names and personalities and faces. They also probably realised they had way more in common with the germans than they originally realised.

[@vogel2280]

What happened to these people afterwards? Some were executed for insubordination, many were moved to regiments that were to perform attackwaves (cannon food). For most it did not end well.

[@nodrilltoday]

It don't always has to end with a tear because they can be such fun at stage so If you want to smile please react to their Red Baron live in Berlin (Great tour) Love your reaction, keep up the good work 👍

[@Revament]

I love to watch ur Sabaton reactions since you seem to feel and understand the songs beyond the great metal music.

[@richardwest6358]

ALL their stories are real. You really should look at The Sabaton History Channel. There is an episode for most of the individual songs where the background is explained by a historian and a band member talks about the band's composition

[@panzerwolf494]

You guys should watch Joyeux Noel, it's a French movie about the Christmas Truce. Very emotional movie Sainsbury did their 2014 Christmas commercial on this too with the British Legion. They made a special chocolate bar that season and dedicated all the sales to the British Legion

[@Thorgrim247]

The subtitles are translating Swedish. Thus the slight difference in wording. It is a true story. Correct Dominika. That is Floor's husband Hannes. The next day they went back to fighting. However, both armies replaced their soldiers. They thought it would be very difficult for these men to fight to the death against each other after this event. Real human stories of tragedy and hope! Even in the worst situations our humanity can reach out through all of the madness. Yes, almost all of Sabaton's songs are about famous military events. Did you recognize the familiar vocalizations over the ending credits? That's right! The queen herself.

[@danielcrow4247]

Great reaction as always. My ex wife who is a high school history teacher shows her students Sabaton videos sometimes. This one makes me emotional as well.

[@juanitooctavio9023]

They were elected ”Educators of the year” 2022, in Sweden.

[@lokiodinson2326]

If you want to have a really good cry, you should check out Sabaton's song "The Ballad of Bull". It sounds nothing like the rest of their songs and I cry every time.

[@oniccolls]

Notice the piano intro and outro by Joachim is close to the "Carol of the Bells". Great reaction to a great historic video.

[@george93308]

This is a well known point in history. There was a mutual cease fire on the battlefield for Christmas. The allies and Germans played soccer. Shared a day together. They are all humans. Then the killing resumed. It had to be that way and I'm sure everyone there knew it.

[@fenrisulfur842]

As you already know, all Sabaton Songs are based on real events or persons. This really happend on 24th of December in 1914. The cross they showed in the video is real, its still on a field in Flandres

[@mduvigneaud]

I just found your channel a couple days ago. I really like your reactions. much love to you both!

[@2104dogface]

FYI - Sabaton just dropped a new animated story video for "THE RED BARON"

[@danielhjelmberg1173]

Floor Jansen is married to Hannes Van Dahl, the drummer of Sabaton! They have a daughter together, Freja Van Dahl!

[@hisshadow9525]

you are one of the few who saw Floor in credits

[@christophschmedes5975]

The melody is from The Carols of the Bells

[@jregns]

Same notes but different order actually, except for the last two times in the song. 😊

[@christophschmedes5975]

Iam a new Sabaton Listener somtimes i Thing your Music with the sorrys are stuff for History Studens or High scool i like your ?Mussic and Story my Personal Favorit song is livetime of War . The swedish Version . See you 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@jregns]

@@christophschmedes5975 I'm not the singer of Sabaton, I just happen to have the same first name. You don't want to hear me sing! 😆

[@christophschmedes5975]

@@jregns i am a new Sabaton Fan . I like your Music and Story s Somtime i Thing this is stuff for the History Student s ore High scool . My Favorit Sabaton Song is Livetime of War The Swedish Version . I hope you find more Storys . For your Musik . Best regards From North Germany 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘

[@christophschmedes5975]

🤣🤣🤣

[@hansjohansson4173]

Oh my god. You know what is is about. Historylessons, As Sabaton says. : So this shit never happen again. I love it.

[@jamesstaplesv]

The Generals went uber nuts !!!1 Mankinds highest acheivment followed by its lowest !

[@PetterVessel]

This is a masterpiece. I hope you do Inmate 4859 too. Not the same category as Christmas Truce, but still a strong story needs to be told. And yeah, The Final Solution.

[@antonymash9586]

They have a song about Polands famous Wingged Hussars and the seige of Viena.

[@koz8319]

If you are interested in the history of their songs you can check out their channel called "Sabaton History" and they actually discuss the history behind all their songs. It is wonderful to gain context and understanding of what they are singing about.

[@blade2814]

and again a great reaction! This song is, in my opinion, one of the best of Sabaton! BISMARCK should also be at the top of your list ;-) I hope that you will also react to my other suggestions, even if they may not be suggested by many. Nevertheless, they are great songs that you should not have missed ;-) Kobra and the Lotus - Light me up/ Amaranthe - Burn with me/ Bad Wolves - Zombie (Cranberries Homage)/ Falling in Reverse - I'm not a vampire revamped/ Thank you very much and have a nice weekend to you! Greetings from Germany

[@angaudlinn]

"World of Tanks" you said...?! *hehe* :D

[@evanbrink6368]

You all should give Sabaton's "soldier of Heaven" it is also another WWl battle against the Italians and austro-hungary in the Alps. Mount Marmolada

[@edwardtomlinson]

Next Sabaton, I highly rocommend "Winged Hussars", a tribute to the Polish Cavalry that saved Vienna. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eanPg32phpyjaM0 is the best version, in my opinion. Love to you from Kentucky USA!

[@jimharris367]

Floors outro vocals are amazing and really cap off this masterpiece 🤘

[@zoom5024]

Another good story is the "En livstid i krig" live in gothenburg. Remember to put on subtitles for that video, you will have a suprise. 😊

[@redguern]

Thank you for a great reaction. I don't think you have reacted to Epica. They have many songs with serious messages. Their lead singer Simone has a gorgeous voice and she and Floor are friends. One of my favourites is "Chasing the Dragon" live at Retrospect. They will also become one of your favourites. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqmQd6Z-drZ7ppo

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you!

[@TomTomson81]

Floor is the wife of Hannes, the drummer of sabaton. There is a photo of the football game.

[@macrong]

As a curious fact, both sides refused to fight against each other. After the high command found out about this event, they were replaced by other fighters.

[@tor7619]

You can check out the animated story video about this song and find out more🤘👍 alsow check out 40:1 live in Woodstock alsow about polish history.

[@Battlehammer86]

I would say 95% of Sabaton songs are about specific events or historical figures , a few are more about a general theme like a few of my personal favorits, Swedish Pagans and Steel Commanders

[@rafi5874]

i recommend you to try long live the king or some of the songs from carolus rex album, long live the king it s a very emotional song even if it s mainly form swedish history and so on

[@niels3953]

Please. They would make me very happy if they react to ‘’Muse - New Born [Live From Wembley Stadium]’’. I love your reactions. Thanks.

[@codex4046]

This song (and event) really shows that the people fighting are just humans just like you. The enemy is told the same as you: "The enemy is evil", the moment this believe is broken, most people don't want to fight anymore. After the Christmas Truce both sides moved a lot of forces around because the soldiers refused to fight. Some soldiers got punished for refusing to fight. Propaganda is important in every war, to make people want to fight. Whether it was 200 years ago or 50 years from now, every war depends on propaganda on both sides.

[@fenrisulfur842]

If i may recommend an older song, "Fields of Verdun" would be a decent one in this theme and time period

[@steviesellers]

I think that cross is still there in a field in Ypres

[@KainTheDevil]

Have you checked Sabaton - To Hell And Back? If not, I can recommend that as well.. Also recommend No Bullets Fly, Nightwitches and Dreadnought by Sabaton :)

[@struwe5284]

Sabaton mostly writes about war and acts of heroism in war.

[@pontiacfan76]

Both sides thought the war was going be over by Christmas. I don't know if I could celebrate a holiday with someone who was trying to kill me earlier.

[@stepanondrej1067]

As one of the comment points out, this was film in Czechia and Joakim (lead singer) has origins in Czech, so when you have been wondering about his accent and the pronounce "R" is from Czech language.

[@loevet2]

Well, actually Joakim (and the whole band) is from Sweden and they all talk Swedish. We have these R:s in Swedish, and he has a typical Swedish accent when he sings.

[@stepanondrej1067]

@@loevet2 Thanks for input, i know that Germanic based languages have this R think, but one, fact i have right is Joakim origin, his mother is from Czechoslovakia and he has Czech passport and even can speak bit of Czech, but Thanks for the language part.

[@leftyme4568]

All sabaton songs are true! remembering true heroes and forgotten heroism!