Last year for Christmas, my German grandmother sent me a true story that captures the spirit of the holiday. I reread it again this year, and wanted to share it here. My family’s story is intimately tied to World War II, as my grandfathers fought on opposite sides of the war.
Below is the English edition (source) and the German is here: “Winternacht in den Ardennen“. The story is also available in this book of Christmas stories.
Merry Christmas!
Kai


