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As we remember the 100th anniversary or the negmnmg of WW1 in 1914. a new children's picture book recently crossed my desk at the library: Shboling‘hl the Stars: The Christina: Truce of 1914 by John Hendrix, published by Abrams Books. _ . ...-_,.‘.L- :_-Inflmlnhin it is the true story of a British soldier who. in a letter to his mother. describes a very special Christmas Eve on the lront lines during WW1 along the border between Belgium and France. The two sides fighting that evening ceased tiring and crossed the battlefield to celebrate Christmas together. But as the holiday came to an end, they were ordered back to their respective trenches for lighting to resume. it was that brief interlude where the Allies and'Germans were no longer soldiers but Christians celebrating the birth of Christ. They were armed only with carols and Christmas trees and were desperately in search‘ol peace as they crossed the bloodied battlefield to meet the enemy. As we knew. the war continued tor tour more years but there was never again another Christmas truce. The brief show' of humanity reminds us that all soldiers are human. They may follow orders in war. but long for peace. ' So, marking 100 years of WW1. and th Christmas Truce. let's keep the soldiers who,are still light ng, in all parts at the world, ln.our hearts this Christmas. Remembrance Day may be over. but were still rage on. ' it you Would like to adopt a soldier. you can do so through a charity called the ChoseJi' Soldier Prolect. Through Chosen Soldier you can sponsor troops sewing In iraq and veterans at home suffering lrom wounds or PTSD. ' For more lnlorm‘atlon'call Joan McMurray at 416.283- 1925 or email her at loan,mcrn ay03yrhpatlco.ca. You can also contact Louise Jarvls at 619-736-5551 or send ' her an email at PoMHogwartsOgmallcom i ll you'd like to read Shooting at the Stars; The Christmas Truce of 1914 by John Hendrix} or any other' k..pleaée come in to the Whitchurchâ€"Stoultvllle Pub cllbrary or I m. _‘_. g h- The Christmas Truce of 2014 come in to me wnuchurcn-Stounvme Pgb cfli'fiary mauve n onllne at www.wspllbrary.dfl.t:a. . _ Anna Houls Is co~ordlnatot a! Ch’lldran‘s Services a! Whltchulch-Slouflvlllo Public glbrary. STARlllGHT CINM PRESENTS By Anne Houle anniversary 0' the beginning who, in a letter to his than!