Join the Doughboy Foundation and the French Embassy at the National WWI Memorial
on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
On Christmas Day in 1914, just months into what would be one of the bloodiest wars in human history, carols were heard in trenches across the front lines. Without instruction from their commanders or countries, men met in the bloody fields of No Man’s Land. Before returning to their trenches and the war, they traded cards and rations, kicked a football around, and joined together in celebration.
Join the Doughboy Foundation and the French Embassy as we honor and celebrate that miracle of shared humanity.
The concert is
open to the public at no charge.
Following carols, we hope you’ll join us for a cocktail reception and a special performance by the Doughboy Foundation’s American Expeditionary Forces HQ Band Brass Quintet. The performance includes holiday and patriotic music. The reception will be held at the Willard Center Club, located across the street from the National World War I Memorial.
A ticketed reception will be held at 6 pm at the Willard Club
For more information and to purchase a ticket, click on the button above.
The reception includes hors d’oeuvres and open bar.
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