Their Old Familiar Carols Play (Downton Abbey, K)

[ljmckay]

            “Yes, Mrs. Patmore!”

“And what, may I ask, has you grinning like the loon you are this morning?  If you’re feeling a bit underworked, we can soon sort that out.”

“No, Mrs. Patmore.  It’s just…It’s Christmas, Mrs. Patmore!”

“I know that, girl!  Why d’you think I’ve gone half off me head trying to

Comments

[persiflage_1]

The Christmas Truce bit had me choking. As I mentioned when I volunteered to beta this, I'm a scholar of WW1 - and that little event always floors me.

[ljmckay]

Thanks so much!

When I was a kid, I had a video about the history of "Silent Night" and they talked about the Christmas Truce. It always stuck with me.

btw, I love your Downton icons. So pretty. :D

[persiflage_1]

Interesting - do you remember what the video was called?

Thanks - the Downton icons are by various icon makers - all are credited in my userpics.

[ljmckay]

"The Story of Silent Night"

[persiflage_1]

Cheers!