how long did the christmas truce last

The Christmas Truce was a brief moment of peace between the warring factions during World War I, lasting from December 24, 1914, until January 17, 1915. It began when soldiers from both sides of the conflict left their trenches and met in no-man's-land to exchange gifts, sing carols, and play a game of football. The truce allowed the soldiers to bury their dead and temporarily halt the fighting. However, it ultimately failed to bring about a permanent end to the war.