CBSE Class 8 English Question 5 of 19

The Best Christmas Present in the World — Question 5

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Mention the various ways in which the British and the German soldiers become friends and find things in common at Christmas.
Answer

The British and the German soldiers belonged to different camps. They were enemies in war time. But after all they were human beings and therefore they had similar feelings. They shared the festive spirit of the Christmas. They got over hatred and played games, feasted and drank like good friends. Both hated war. Both were anxious to go back to their families at the end of war.