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Christmas Eve, 1914
- Narrated by: Cameron Daddo, Xander Berkeley, Cody Fern, Damon Herriman, James Scott, John Beck, Lance Guest, Gabe Greenspan, Nate Jones
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- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Summary
"Drawing from historic events and written especially for audio by two-time Emmy Award winner Charles Olivier, this stellar production transports the listener behind British lines on the Western Front during the first Christmas of WWI, when, of all things, German and English soldiers declared an unofficial truce to bury their dead, sing carols, and give thanks. The cast's excellent naturalistic acting and superb dialogue bring out the human side of a conflict in which the enemy lay entrenched only a few hundred yards away. Spot-on sound effects and motion-picture-style original music create sonic depth and atmosphere. Riveting, touching, and timeless, this production is destined to become a family favorite at Christmas for years to come. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2016." (AudioFile magazine)
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"Gentlemen, maybe war takes a holiday today."
This mesmerizing audio drama takes you to the dismal trenches of World War I. It is here, under the constant threat of exploding shells and artillery, that British and German soldiers live in deplorable conditions. Braving the merciless cold and crushing exhaustion and hunger, the men conduct patrols and fight, often to the death, to advance mere inches in the frozen No Man’s Land that lies between them.
But on Christmas Eve, the Western Front gives way to a miracle of grace, as soldiers from both sides emerge from their trenches to greet each other, share their meager rations, and bury the dead for an unofficial and temporary truce. Drawing upon the unforgettable true story of history’s most transcendent ceasefire, this Audible Original, a finalist for the 2016 Audie Award for Best Audio Drama, commemorates an astonishing moment of peace—and celebration of man’s capacity for kindness—in the midst of total war. A full cast performance of a heart-wrenching script written by Emmy Award-winner Charles Olivier and produced by Dawn Prestwich (The Killing), Christmas Eve, 1914 is the perfect reminder of how holiday hope can be found in the unlikeliest of places. At the story’s end, listeners will also enjoy a performance of the classic carol, "Il Est Ne" by Tom Tom Club.
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What listeners say about Christmas Eve, 1914
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- Nigel
- 06-01-18
Perfect to listen to on a dark December evening
A lovely short dramatised story; though not sure why they added the supposedly ‘classic’ Christmas carol "Il Est Ne" at the end of the download. Never heard of it myself, just seemed a bit odd. It would have been more fitting to have ended with “Silent Night”.
Audible should promote this every Christmas, either by including it as a ‘Daily Deal’ or within the monthly deals ‘less than £5’. It’s perfect to listen to on a dark December evening.
Add it to your ‘Wish list’ and wait until Audible have one of their 40% off sales. As it is too short to spend a credit on.
3 people found this helpful
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- Highlight
- 29-06-15
God Bless All Who Gave Their Lives & Their Limbs
A thoughtful tribute to all the men and women who have fought for their Country and their loved ones. To those living and those who's spirit shine on. Thank You ❤️ This little drama says it all. God bless.
2 people found this helpful
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- adam
- 04-03-15
Incredible
A very well written and narrated story while although partly fictional was incredibly moving.
Would happily pay for this so it being free feels like robbery but very glad it has been done.
1 person found this helpful
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- Big BoBo
- 11-02-15
Amazing production
I expected an audio book but got a full production so well done. What a great surprise. Would love to hear more like that. Recommend to anyone to have a listen.
1 person found this helpful
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- eilis
- 04-02-15
Meaningful Story
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This short story captures the feeling in the trenches and the pressures each person was under. Also demonstrates the loyalty to the country and the bravery.
1 person found this helpful
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- Kathleen Allen
- 21-12-14
Beautiful Story
Very nice to listen to. Convincing narration. Wish all audios were as well done as this.
1 person found this helpful
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- T Bichard
- 02-02-22
Emotional listen
A short listen about a moment in time, in history. The characters were well played and very much an on line play rather than just a listen.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-01-22
Heart felt tale
Bear in mind when listening to this that the majority of these men did not have the vote and did not get the vote till the 1918, therefore they were enlisted to fight for a government that they did note vote for. Then factor in that by 1916 conscription was introduced and therefore the men who gave their lives in the carnage were not free men, they were no more than slaves to a aristocracy which treated the working classes below contempt.
These men secured suffrage for men and women by laying down their lives for a country that suppressed indigenous peoples of the world and exploited the majority into blind obedience, the UK was not interested in human rights or fair play, the war was an imperial war which sought to keep the workers in their place. My grandad was a tunneller and my uncles died for a nation that didn’t care, their sacrifice gave us emancipation through votes for all. Diatribe over, great story, but do not forget the debt of these men, because we truly do stand on the shoulders of giants.
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- Lee
- 26-09-21
Sad but a story well told
A wonderful tale but so tinged with sadness too. A real horror story - WW1. Bought as a DD
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-12-20
Powerful Accompionment to a Christmas Run
This was so well performed and the music and sound effects were amazing. Beautiful way to remember a heart breaking time at Christmas, and remind us of how lucky we are.
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- Mike and Sue B.
- 08-12-18
My first Audible book
This is the first Audible book I chose for my new account. Although a short story it was filled with a full and moving tale that had me in tears at the end. The word hope has stuck with me. I will surely listen to this again as I master the art of listening to books.
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- anonymous
- 25-12-14
Beautifully "illustrated"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would recommend this for anyone who is interested in the personal aspects of historical events, especially war.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The necessity of each character is well-balanced, which makes it difficult to choose. I think the young boy who brought it all together with his song, is the one that comes to mind first.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I was touched most at the end when the narration slipped into the end of a letter written to the mother of the boy whose voice had such a positive influence in such a negative venue.
Any additional comments?
Beautifully written and executed. This may become our annual Christmas "listening."
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- Ms. Right
- 24-12-14
Brilliant Retelling of the Famous WWI Xmas Truce
What made the experience of listening to Christmas Eve, 1914 the most enjoyable?
Hearing this version of the famous Christmas truce was an inspiration, taking listeners onto the battlefield with all the horrors of the war and the sounds of the war all around. I became so immersed in the story that I was in tears.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Christmas Eve, 1914?
The young boy's singing was so remarkable that it seemed no wonder the German troops took notice.
Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
None of the voices were familiar, but all the performances were excellent and I am looking forward to more stories like this one
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- nick thompson
- 21-12-18
Is this supposed to be a book or a movie
This is awful. There is so much unnecessary background noise such as chickens clucking that you can't even tell what the people are saying.
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- connie
- 25-12-14
"maybe war takes a holiday today"
This isn't too sentimental (nor too gruesome) and convincingly recreates the possible development of one possible truce situation in the 1914 trenches. It doesn't directly address any BIG questions, other than the very powerful one posed by the truces themselves. I liked that it highlighted the conditions in the trenches, again without being too gruesome for family listening. I'm so happy to see commemoration of the centenary of the Truce since so many battles are so well remembered.
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- M. Laird
- 18-12-14
Moving story and performance: hope in midst of war
What did you love best about Christmas Eve, 1914?
The story, language, dialect, performances and sound really evoked the confusion, fear, comradery, despair, strength, and bravery of the men and the time in the midst of the horror of the war. And then the hope and the humanity. The sharing of pain across lines, the release of joy and laughter -- such an amazing moment during the Christmas of 1914.
Which scene was your favorite?
So difficult to say. The tension of the machine gun being prepared combined with the uncertainty of what the Germans were doing as they came with lanterns? The burying of Beecher? The reading of his letter? So many choices.
If you could take any character from Christmas Eve, 1914 out to dinner, who would it be and why?
Zac. He remained grounded, thoughtful and strong in the midst of a dehumanizing time.
Any additional comments?
The performance of the character Swinburn was amazing -- such a complicated personality. And I really enjoyed the character Zac and that performance as well. Charles Olivier captured elements of the war of which I'd been unaware, and I really enjoyed the language. Well done!
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- vivian carter
- 16-12-14
Awesome!!!
If you could sum up Christmas Eve, 1914 in three words, what would they be?
Interesting, breath taking, sit on the edge of your seat
Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?
they was all interesting
Any additional comments?
I am a avid reader and this is the first audible book that I have listened too but it will not be my last. Loved using audible
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- Bonnie
- 22-12-14
I was just reading about this in my news paper
What made the experience of listening to Christmas Eve, 1914 the most enjoyable?
When I turned on to Audible and saw this offering I was thrilled. Since just reading about "Flanders Fields" in my Sunday newspaper, it was just a wonderful gift to your loyal customers for this time of year.
What other book might you compare Christmas Eve, 1914 to and why?
What happened that Christmas of 1914 one hundred years ago can not be compared to anything that I know of. Truth is often stranger than fiction.
What about the narrators’s performance did you like?
This was done beautifully with a full cast. I usually don't like sound effects in my audio books but it was done with style and class. There were many times I laughed out loud at the British dry humor. I also felt emotional about the deaths from war.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
It was easy enough to do that is was just over an hour long. I didn't know where that hour went it had me so engrossed listening to the story.
Any additional comments?
I love that the story is coming from one of the officers writing to a mother of one of his comrades who died and served with him ......the letter is written ten years after, to the mother. I can't imagine a mother not knowing about her son because no one bothered to contact her that he had died in the service of his country. Yes this is fictionalized about that time but it none the less shows that we are all human, Thank you Audibe for this wonderful gift.
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- john83146
- 21-12-14
Spirit of Christmas
Where does Christmas Eve, 1914 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Christmas Eve is a wonderful story of life in the trenches during WW I. Outstanding description of the harsh conditions and the utter fear of the men. As well as the levity and bantering amongst the officers jockeying for command and to allay their own fear. The interaction with the German soldiers proves we are all human beings. Although maybe not that civil.
Which scene was your favorite?
The new Lieutenant singing Silent Night and the Germans responding by singing back.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Teared up at the prospect the enemies on the battlefield could find common ground and become conversant for at least 24 hours.
Any additional comments?
Hard to believe the war continued for another 3 years.
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- MissSusie66
- 18-12-14
Fascinating Story
This was a great audio drama about the Christmas Truce in 1914 I have always been fascinated by this story and this audio drama was very well done! Highly recommend!
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