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Christmas is Cancelled

This is the text of a spoof order, found by the Russians, on the body of a German soldier during the winter campaign of 1941 in which the Germans were caught out by the severity of the Russian winter. It shows that even the Germans had a sense of humour.

Christmas will not take place this year for the following reasons:

  • Joseph has been called up for the army
  • Mary has joined the Red Cross
  • Baby Jesus has been evacuated to the countryside with all the other childre
  • the three Wise Men could not get visas because they lacked proof of Aryan origin
  • there will be no Star because of the blackout
  • the Shepherds have been made into sentries
  • the angels have become radio operators.

Only the Donkey is left and you can't have Christmas with just a Donkey.