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Why Was the Letter Written — What Was the Wonderful Thing that Had Happened?

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Why was the letter written — what was the wonderful thing that had happened?

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Jim wrote the letter to tell his wife about a wonderful thing that had happened on Christmas day. The British and the Germans were engaged in a war, yet on this day, both the troops met in no man’s land. It was a thing of wonder because right in the middle of a war, the warring soldiers were making peace.

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Chapter 1.1: The Best Christmas Present in the World - Comprehension Check [Page 14]

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NCERT English Honeydew Class 8
Chapter 1.1 The Best Christmas Present in the World
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