My dear friend Professor Taboo wrote a wonderful tribute to Christmas and peace during the First World War. If you’ve never heard the story and you want to feel the warmth of love during some of the hardest times the world had, click the link. It’s a beautiful story. In fact, the story inspired two of my favorite balladiers, Collin Raye and Garth Brooks, to make two very separate, very beautiful songs that do a fabulous job reminding us about what’s important.
The above is Garth Brooks’ song, “Belleau Wood”. The below is “It Could Happen Again” by Collin Raye with Johnny Cash narrating.
Isn’t it beautiful how a holiday and a familiar song built a bridge to understanding and a cease fire? I actually have both CDs in my collection because they’re wonderful! What are your favorite Christmas albums? Do you have holiday songs that speak peace to your heart?
theinnerwildkat 
Love the songs and love the story! Thanks for bringing it to my attention, I guess I’d never heard it before.
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I thought it was a pretty incredible story and spoke to a tolerance that we just don’t see or expect these days. Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did.
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The Elvis Christmas CD is always on during the holidays, and Trans Siberian Orchestra “The Lost Christmas Eve” is just amazing and seeing the show live brings tears to your eyes during certain parts.
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I love both, actually! My sister, knowing my love for Elvis, actually got me the Christmas duets album that came out a few years ago. It was cool to hear his voice joined by stars from today…and Lisa Marie.
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Can’t wait to see TSO on December 23rd!
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Ooh! Have fun!
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