Lyric discussion by BlackCadillacs 

Does anyone else think that this might have something to do with WWI and how the French and Germans stopped fighting on Christmas?

I don't think it was intended to describe that event. But I think you can definitely interpret that meaning.

I think it is hypocrisy to single out just one day to express love for our fellow humans. We should behave in this manner every day. Nevertheless, the fact that there is a day that allows us to forget the misgivings of our fellow man should be celebrated. At least we can get it right 1/365th of the time.

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