It never really seems like Christmastime until I hear "Merry Christmas mein friend".
I have wondered if the Christmas Truce of 1914 was the inspiration for the song? I truthfully doubt it from the looks of the Guardsmen back in the day(i.e. old album covers). Still, it is a great story of "peace on Earth" even if it was short lived.
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men". Luke 2:14
https://www.barnhardt.biz/2025/12/10/linus-van-pelt-on-translation-accuracy-and-moral-fortitude/ Please read above, it]s regarding the common mistake of the "goodwill towards men". It is explained very fully about the error.
Similar to Dark Side of the Moon and Wizard of Oz, and back before they reformatted the local news, if you put on The Royal Guardsmen “Snoopy and his Friends” album side 1 when they weatherman started, you were in for a trip. As the radio news started the weatherman is pointing out the fronts, as he finishes you get to the musical interlude for the commercial break. The radio news and the battles begin in perfect time for the daily sports highlights. Enjoy, and “Merry Christmas, mein friend”
This has to be my favourite Christmas song!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EbeVB6IQh0
I have been to the field where the real Red Baron crashed and died.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteChristmas In The Trenches Live At The Barns Of Wolf Trap, John McCutcheon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6eEQ5x3ET8
Thank you for that
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ReplyDeleteseems like every day someone shares a video or something that introduces me to a musical artist that I never knew about. I thank you
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ReplyDeletePlease read above, it]s regarding the common mistake of the "goodwill towards men". It is explained very fully about the error.
The finale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWCO54sSPQY
ReplyDeleteSimilar to Dark Side of the Moon and Wizard of Oz, and back before they reformatted the local news, if you put on The Royal Guardsmen “Snoopy and his Friends” album side 1 when they weatherman started, you were in for a trip. As the radio news started the weatherman is pointing out the fronts, as he finishes you get to the musical interlude for the commercial break. The radio news and the battles begin in perfect time for the daily sports highlights. Enjoy, and “Merry Christmas, mein friend”
ReplyDeleteAfter thirty five years in retail I loathe all Christmas songs especially this one.
ReplyDeleteFor God's sake man, get a grip.
DeleteNow, don't be too harsh on the Pulpman; 35 years of Christmastime retail will give anyone PCSD: Post Christmas Stress Disorder.
DeleteSettle down Ebenezer.
DeleteIts Christmas classic and a great song.
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting to hear Sabaton's Christmas Truce on the radio, but I'm not holding my breath...
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