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Christmas at the Front

Explore the poignant messages behind British Christmas cards from WWI trenches, reflecting soldiers' thoughts and the impact of war on festive traditions. Discover the emotional connection soldiers sought to maintain with their loved ones during a time of conflict.

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Christmas at the Front

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  1. Press ‘ESC’ at any time to stop the presentation Christmas at the Front Part 3 Des Quinn and Martin Williams

  2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Writing your own card Click on a Christmas Card that you would like to know more about. 8. 9.

  3. What is this soldier thinking of at Christmas Time? Click here for a translation Image courtesy of Des Quinn

  4. What is this soldier thinking of at Christmas Time? Christmas Night in a hostile land and at home. Image courtesy of Des Quinn

  5. What do you think is the purpose of this British Christmas Card of 1917? Image courtesy of Des Quinn

  6. What do you think is the purpose of this British Christmas Card of 1917? Is it effective in reminding people in Britain of what is happening in France and Belgium during the Festive Season? The festive ‘Star’ on this postcard is what exactly? Image courtesy of Des Quinn

  7. Image courtesy of Des Quinn It may be worth noting what Santa has got strapped to his belt.

  8. Both of these British postcards depict aspects of trench life. Christmas is often a time for reflection. What are each of these soldiers thinking of? How many more battles had the 7th Division been engaged in between December 1916 and December 1917? Images courtesy of Des Quinn

  9. Which military service was this postcard produced for? Discuss and describe what makes this card so powerful and effective. Image courtesy of Des Quinn

  10. What do you believe to be the message of this postcard? Click here to find out. Click on the Christmas Tree to see a photograph of a genuine German Trench Tree, as given out to soldiers during World War One. Image courtesy of Des Quinn

  11. These miniature trees, complete with tiny baubles and an Iron Cross Angel, were sent to soldiers in the German Army. They were often placed within dugouts and upon the fire step, providing, along with the singing of carols, a little comfort and a ‘small piece of home.’ Image courtesy of Des Quinn

  12. What do you believe to be the message of this postcard? Christmas 1915Remembering OurBrave Troops. Image courtesy of Des Quinn

  13. Which military service do you think produced this card? What does this tell you about British war humour?Why were images such as this popular between 1914-1919, yet may seem offensive or in poor taste to us today? Image courtesy of Des Quinn

  14. Click here to write a Christmas postcard home from the Front Image courtesy of Des Quinn

  15. Imagine that you are a German soldier in the trenches.Write a Christmas Card message to your family. Remember that this card will be censored! Address:

  16. Use the whiteboard pen and try and censor this postcard from Paul Schmidt 14768 GEFREITER PAUL SCHMIDT 16th Bavarian Reserve Battalion List ARRAS 20th December 1916 Dear Parents I have just a few lines forYou as we are about to take up position near the front at Delville.So I would like to send my greetings to you and the family at this special time of year. I have heard that Karl is with the 2nd Battalion near Thiepval. I will try to get in touch with him soon. Merry Christmas and all my love Paul Army Censor Address:Herr Jacob Schmidt Papenstrasser 6 MunichBavaria

  17. Use the whiteboard pen and try and censor this postcard from Paul Schmidt 14768 GEFREITER PAUL SCHMIDT 16th Bavarian Reserve Battalion List ARRAS 20th December 1916 Dear Parents I have just a few lines forYou as we are about to take up position near the front at Delville.So I would like to send my greetings to you and the family at this special time of year. I have heard that Karl is with the 2nd Battalion near Thiepval. I will try to get in touch with him soon. Merry Christmas and all my love Paul Army Censor Address:Herr Jacob Schmidt Papenstrasser 6 MunichBavaria

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