In 1914, a brief, unofficial, truce took place at Christmas along parts of the Western Front. Soldiers from opposing sides came together to mark the season as strains of Silent Night echoed in the dark. Experience a WWI Christmas Story as you embark by foot on a journey through time to experience a significant moment in history at our replica trench. Enjoy choir and hand-bell performances, visit an Estaminet, a casualty clearing station, a homefront Christmas display, and more.
Performances, put on by experienced reenactors, run every 30 minutes from 6:00 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. and the event ends at 10:00 p.m. each night (it is recommended that those coming for the 9:30 p.m. show explore the village prior to their Christmas Truce reenactment). Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased at fanshawpioneervillage.ca; tickets are $12 at the door.
Presented in partnership with the History Matters Association.
We will be accepting non-perishable food donations at this event.
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