She ordered everyone to hand out their weapons. The mother will take them in and will be served with a hot meal with a one condition, and that is to not kill each other inside. The son was familiar of the uniforms the men were wearing, they were Germans (German corporal, Heinz, Willi) who was lost and will stay then continue their trip at daylight. Just as they were setting the table, there came another knock. The mother took them in and healed Harry- the wounded one, and cooked ('Hermman'&potatoes) for them (Jim, Robin, Harry). It was Christmas Eve when three Americans (their enemy) knocked in the cottage of a mother and her son. Fritz and also his mother was sent in the woods. As it was said, it was Christmas eve that automatically portray a weather that is cold. Each of these characters contributed to the scene that showed there was a war and yet they celebrated Christmas eve with peace and unity to both sides.The atmosphere and place of the event that happened had a big help on curing the wounded soldier. They are in a opposite groups that might kill each other and hurt the innocent ones. The highest point in the characters is when the German soldiers knocked and the mother also let them in for they are both in the same situation so as the Americans. The American soldiers who stayed in the house just wanted a place to get some rest for they are lost, starving, and one of their company was wounded. The son who was fritz is the company of her mother that also agreed and helped by getting potatoes for the soldiers to eat. These characters affected the situation in which the mother let the Americans to stay in their home, knowing that they are called to be their enemies. But that is all I can be a help for ya'll :3Characters of the story plays a great role that happened in the war between Germany and Americans. Her finger was tracing the last line from Matthew 2:12: ".they departed into their own country another way."I know it is quite incorrect. The mother brought out their old family bible which was open to the Christmas story, the Birth in the Manger and how the Wise Men came from afar bearing their gifts. The Americans and the Germans shook their hands then went to their opposite ways. The mother gave them all back their weapons and wished them good luck and said God bless. The Americans and Germans were figuring their way out the forest and to their lines. It was as if they had all forgotten about the war.At daylight, they had oatmeal, while Harry swallowed broth and drank an invigorating drink from the corporal's wine, sugar and an egg. They were all relaxed after their meal.Just before midnight, they all stood up looking to the star of Bethlehem except for Harry who was sleeping. While the son was helping to cook more potatoes, a German inspected the wounded soldier when he heard Harry moan.
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