SABATON - Christmas Truce. Cried my eyes out! 

Sabaton doesn't play songs. They tell stories and their performances are always in some ways epic.

Fun fact: This is the only Sabaton music video (so far) where Joakim doesn't wear his aviators. If that doesn't tell you how important the song is, nothing else will

What makes Sabaton so great is that they always tell the story from the human perspective. That way all people can relate to them.

Did you notice that it was Floor Jansen who sang at the end with the end credits

No Bullets Fly is even harder not to cry with, the animated video That's a powerful song and story

I thought for sure you would recognize Floor's voice singing over the credits

This is based on actual events. In 1914, the Germans began singing carols in the trenches, some of which the English recognized and responded to then. An unofficial truce was arranged, and the two sides spent Christmas Day talking, exchanging gifts, and yes, playing football (soccer to us Americans). The fighting started again the next day. The generals made sure it never happened again. The cross at the end actually exists. FYI, Joakim and Par started writing this song in 2014 but didn't want to record it until they felt it was perfect and reflected what was one of the most amazing events in modern history. As far as other Sabaton songs, they are all excellent, but I would recommend No Bullets Fly (animated story video), To Hell and Back (music video), 40:1 (live at Woodstock 2012). Side note, you should watch the interview the Charismatic Voice did with Joakim, it is very informative

Don't feel bad about the tears. I am a 58-year-old Marine, and this song definitely makes you feel something. My kids took me to the NYC show. We had a great time. Can't wait to see them again.

That ending with Floor Jansen voice... So epic

Don't worry....I am a 57 year old guy who has given this song dozens of listens and I cry every time. Have fun at the show. I have tickets for back-to-back nights in Nashville and Atlanta at the first of the month. I can't wait!

The piano exploding near the end was symbolic for the destroyed chance of peace and camaraderie between the soldiers that followed thanks to the higher ups on both sides who made sure another truce never happened.

Joakim came to Sabaton originally as the keyboard player and was supposed to be an interim singer. His musical education began on the church organ. Don't expect him to play live, he rarely does it, though he records keyboard parts. Two excellent pieces of piano playing by metal bands are the live versions of Shaman's Fairy Tale and X-Japan's Endless Rain. Manowar's Hertz aus Stahl live in Germany, too. Manowar is the band that perfected that pride and strengh anthem thing before Sabaton coupled it with historical events for maximum effect. Anastasia, if you want another gorgeously filmed video, and brand new (album not even out), try Eluveitie (Helvetie, the ancient name of Switzerland in an alternate spelling) Aidus. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7nFc-oS7dv0.html Fantastic song, too. Their transitions are to die for and there's a lot of them. As for Sabaton, if you like animations, don't neglect Coat of Arms. Any links you want, say gimme!

Doesn't help fighting the tears when they got Floor for that close.

Sabaton & Epica together - well, you're in for a treat. Just been to Epica 20th Anniversary show and saw both Sabaton, Epica and Nightwish at Hellfest - they all are bloody amazing

sabaton has such a great way of telling a history lesson in each and everyone of their songs.....as a history nerd its the biggest reason why i love sabaton so much

Early on in the bands life, Joachim was the keyboard player and the lead singer quit, so he was singing the songs while they looked for a new lead. Then one day, they said "Hey, let us introduce you to the new keyboard player" and he said "Wait, I'm the keyboard player!"

This song gets me every time. It shows how if we weren't on opposite sides, we could be friends. We are the warriors of both side we have a lot in common. After the truce the generals had to move the troops, since they didn't want to fight each other anymore. We had a saying in the Marines, "no one wants peace more than the people on the front line". To all my warrior brothers and sisters out there we will meet and drink a horn in Valhalla, no matter if we fought together or against each other. NEVER FORGOTTEN USMC

Both sides had told their soldiers that "This will be over by Christmas", they didn't tell them which Christmas. The Christmas truce lasted from a few hours in some parts of the lines and way in ti January on other parts of the front.

Well I’m in tears. 😢I was just literally on the internet looking for tickets to see Sabaton and Epica. Lifetime of War is the song that drove it in . Now this. 😢Everything is sold out in the south close to me. I love these guys. I mean seriously. I think Jonathan was the one that suggested Sabaton in livestream and I’m here for it all And Tommy is a marvel.

The video was made by people that usually make movies. When the world shut down, no movies were being made , so they had plenty of time for stuff like this. I think I heard somewhere, might have even been Joakim who said it, that it was Carol of the Bells played backwards.

Pleeeease react to Tommy Johansson The guy with the quitar in the video, and his Queencower Who wants to live forewer Hus singingvoice is CRACY He is an multiinstrumentalist and play all the instrument himself He is also the guy behind the music of a lot of Floors cowers

That ending got me too with everything I’ve seen these last 2 years😢great video though

When I hear this song I remember as if it was yesterday, when as a little boy I always went to my great-grandpa after school and he told me stories from the wars just like in the song. He had to fight both world wars as a soldier. His stories were mostly as moving as your song. Thanks to you I can see him in front of me and hear his voice. Thank you very much for this epic journey through time. His name was Paul, rest in peace .

Haha yes, going into this tune with the hope of not crying, that's a bold wish and hope =D

Really, really love this song! Love the storytelling, love his voice, love the choir, the music, the lyrics... and especially the story itself. If your gonna see both Sabaton and Epica at one evening... you have a blast!!! Saw Epica a few weeks ago for the first time (at their anniversary show) and damn, they were good.

Sabaton - En Livstid i krig(live - the great tour - Gothernburg) is probably my favorite song and performance from them to date. Such a powerful song.

Sabaton has a song called “the night witch’s” about a ww2 Soviet all female air battalion. Floor did the closing credits music because she is married to the drummer of Sabaton

Joakim first applied to join Sabaton as a Keyboardist.....alittle later Pär (the basist and founder of Sabaton) said that they were looking for a new Keyboardist... So Joakim (the singer) said - But what about me, I am the Keyboardist ...But then Pär replied - No , you are our vocalist Joakim has been talking about this in many interviews...and also if you watch the whole concert from The Polish Woodstgock festival (Its kind of a Sabaton Dokumentary) That concert is by the way allready legendary, with an audiens of far over 500 000 people!!!

Christmas truce is one of the highest points in human history

It really helps when your drummer is married to Floor Jansen so that she can sing at the end !!

Good timing! Just waiting around for friends, off to see Epica/Sabaton in a couple of hours!

We were all we were all we were all we were all friends! As the tears were streaming downThis is beautiful.

Love that the piano line is a reversal of the song "Choral of the Bells." If I remember correctly.

I saw them live in Athens Greece in July with Epica and Blind Guardian and oh my....they are spectacular! I am saving money to fly around Europe in spring to see them again!

Sabaton starts concerts with the song Ghost Division, a great song to amp up the people. I recommend you know of that song to appreciate the beginning of the show as much as possible.

Sabaton are great live!! You will love every minute of them!!

Thought for the Day: "Those who don't remember history are condemned to repeat it." ~ General Santana Dotson I read through the comments here, and I'm a little shocked, to say the least. First, I read some comments asking how Sabaton, being from Sweden, could sing about military history. Others have talked about warfare, and say war is unnecessary. I will say that warfare is a necessary evil. It is altruistic to say that everybody would, given a choice, get along. This is untrue, as there will always be groups of humans who, for whatever reason, will fight. They will arm themselves, and go to war. Whether that group is a street gang, fighting another street gang, over street turf, or whether it is a country having a formal military and going to war that way, it is a part of human nature to fight. Sabaton says at the end of Bismarck, "War knows no nation." It is because war is part of human nature, no matter where you live. We are all human. And so, Sabaton sings about the past to keep the lessons of the past fresh in the minds of those who didn't live during those times, or who weren't even there. Yet those historical events happened. We have the living history of perhaps two generations back, and the oldest among us to tell us about historical events of significance in, say, the Second World War, will one day be gone. In 10 years, it will be a century since Adolph Hitler took power in Germany in 1932. In the next 15 years, the fighting men of World War II will be gone, laid to rest as we all will one day. That history will be relegated to books and recorded accounts. But I say this to tell you, it is one thing to read about what happened in history, it is another to talk to someone who was there. Who fought the battles and wars you read about. In my lifetime, I've witnessed the following: - The death of the last World War I veteran - The death of the last survivor of the USS Arizona during Pearl Harbor, who was buried at the memorial - The death of the last survivor of the KMS Bismarck - The death of the last Night Witch in 2017, who flew as part of the Russian Air Forces 588th Night Bombing Regiment - The death of the last US Medal of Honor winner in World War II - And within the next 15 years, the death of the last World War II veteran, anywhere It must be taken to heart the "Thought for the Day" I've begun this post with, if for no other reason than to remember history and learn it's lessons. A museum is not the only place rememberance can happen. Thus, it is that Sabaton sings about history, and keeps that history from fading. The other part of this post is a reminder to those who see no point in war. Unless you have served, and put on that uniform, and swore an oath of service, you have no idea what goes through the mind of a Soldier. A Sailor. A Marine. An Airman. Those who fight, do so, so you don't have to. They spend months and years away from their families to ensure their home is still there when they return. In the case of Ukraine, it is a fight in their backyard, a fight Ukraine looks to win within the next year or so (hopefully sooner). So I ask you to not judge a soldier for what is good intent, for every soldier leaves hopeful, and returns, shall we say, changed. It is with every soldier who has the hope that perhaps by his service, his loved ones don't have to fight. Because the only way you can truly understand, is if you know what it's like to have rounds flying at you, when you're downrange from the enemy, or when you're fighting an enemy at the gates of your own home. This is why I have said before, and I will say again, in America, we have a saying: That we love our country, but hate our government. We criticize and decry our leaders all the day long. But we usually don't tolerate is the bad-mouthing of those that serve. And so I say to you, respect and cherish your nation's fighting men and women -- for without them, you would be under the dominion of a despot, a dictator, a tyrant, or worse. Thank you to all those who serve. Your service is very greatly appreciated. (' ')7 "Lest We Forget" Khaki Chums 1914

Only sabaton song that makes me cry 😔

Well I think christmas should be celebrated and respected just why I like this song of sabaton it brings me peace and hope for all of man kind to flourish and to all who fought in every war so let's honor those men in respect here's to men who came home and grow old and raise their family's and to men who never came home who died in every battle field to peace

It's fantastic, very very fantastic!!!! I wish they would come to Wacken 2023.

Anastasia funny you should mention Sabaton touring. I will be attending their concert in Dallas Texas this Friday!

You lasted longer than me! I cry almost every time I see this, usually as Hannes is climbing out of the trench. What hits hard about Per carving '2021' is that when I first saw this I had recently discovered that there were _no_ years in the century following the armistice when British soldiers were not deployed abroad. Truly a war that never ends.

that ad jumpscare around 2:53 had me shitting myself from laughter looool

I was also at the Manhattan concert, up in the balcony! If you saw a man wearing a blue camouflage jacket, that was me! I was thrilled to hear Christmas Truce live.

sabaton history is a great channel to check out too, especially if you can watch the video connected to a song you are viewing.

Just curious if you recognized Floor was the vocalist at the end which brings this song to another level.

Wow you have an amaizing Voice Im definetly gona check you out Im a fan

Émotions garanti a chaque clips de ce groupe magnifique🙏🤘🇨🇵

Super song ! 👏👏👏

Saw them in Seattle..they were awesome you going enjoy them

Sabaton has such complex history lessons some times that you get better picture when checking their MV first, or even Sabaton History channel about the same subject.

Nice reaction. Pity you did not realise it was Floor at the end. And yes, they were playing football ⚽️

That is not a song , is an epic history lesson . Great work Sabaton and Floor Jansen for the epic end credits. 1914 outside Ypres Belgium , WW1.

They nailed it with the historic part of the video. One day of truce on both sides. This band knows there history. Beauty is in everything but war!! REMEMBER🌹

11:51 Pär: haha we got her guys!

So, as the story I believe goes, the Pope during the war pleaded for a cease fire for Christmas. Now some battlefields did this and interacted with the opposite side but no one can confirm because each side declares they were the ones who initiated. Sad part is a lot of soldiers were killed because they went to cross to the other side to greet but were mistaken for advancement and killed. And from what I've read, Sabaton had this song written a long time ago, but needed the music and lyrics to be just perfect. So, they felt the time was right and released it after many revisions.

Just watched the tour opener in Seattle. Amazing show...and yes they did play this so good chance the set will be similar in NYC. Also, not sure you noticed that Floor was the vocalist over the ending credits.

Not sure if you noticed, but that is Carols of the Bells as the tune behind the song.

Just saw sabaton and epica on Wednesday. GREAT FN SHOW!! 🤟🤟

There's a joke by Sabaton. At that time a front singer was wanted and Joachim had volunteered for the piano. At some point Joachim then began to mime the lead singer. Since then they joke that they are still looking for a lead singer.

the end was floor

Sabaton sings a lot about war, but they don’t glorify it, nor do they pick sides. They’re more about the history than anything else.

Haha sometimes you have to grab what you can to dry your eyes.. great song and amazing reaction!

I dont Even celebrate christmas but the song is still moving, and the christmas truce of 1914 is also very moving to reflect over.

Saw Sabaton / Epica 09-24-22 Phoenix Az ... Was absolutlely fantastic and epic show .... This Song was played with Joakim playing an upright piano just like in the video .... Enjoy

Sabaton is the best! Great video Anastasia!

Floor makes you cry each time

there needs to be a docuseries based on Sabaton's work. Fun fact Joakim Borden originally was the Keyboardist but switched to vocals till they got someone to be the main vocals, I guess they're still searching 20 years later.

I knew it would strike sooner or later and sure did :) Thank you for the reaction!

They’re actually from my hometown. Very talented and down to earth guys. You should check out their history channel.

Enjoy that show. I just saw them at a previous stop on that tour and both Sabaton and Epica rocked it! I don't wanna spoil the performance or anything but just be ready with your phone light when you hear that piano begin playing, you'll be in for a treat.

Dear Anastasia, tears are beutiful.

I'll be at Sabaton and Epica in Philly. I can't wait!

Politicians don't make us go to war, dictators do who underestimate the power of people and unity, Ukraine we stand together

Good reaction, very beautiful song 😭

You are awesome.

Thanks from sweden on your reaction on Sabaton 😍

I just saw Sabaton and Epica on 6 October in Maryland. Great show! You're going to love it! Also, I can't watch this video with crying. They perform this song at the concert.

Joakim used to play the Organ (before Sabaton).

Going to be seeing Sabaton live in 5 days. Looking forward to it!! I hope you get your chance, too!

I can recommend "en livstid i krig" for a nice live performance at the home stage. Dont forget to turn on subtitles for the video

Swedish here- I love history. But to be fair, I have learned more war history trough Sabaton than I did at school. Especially Swedish war history. :D And yes I watch a lot of history documentaries.

"Nobody sounds like sabaton" Ah shes never heard of Powerwolf, AKA "Sabaton but with vampires"

You need to have a listen to their newest offering The First Soldier. What an anthem!

Not a music video, but Sainsbury's did a christmas commercial in 2014 about this event that rips the heart out every time

The first instrument that Joakim ever learned to play at a young age was the Hammond organ btw. Loved your video ❤

Great reaction. Yeah, you just can't watch this video without the onion ninja sneaking up on you. 😉

Hi my friend must do ( no bullets fly) next it's amazing and has a fantastic twist at the end love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing 👍

Hey Anna you like the Chrismas Truce than check out a livtime of War the swedish Version live from Göteborg sseden and No Bullet Flye this is a Familie story of Franz Stickler .

I’m 1/2 Swedish so I’m gonna put this out there ; should a band from a country of neutrality sing so much if War ? I’m also Jewish so they didn’t help my family out

🤗🍒👍🏻does it get even better when you know that Floor sang the credits?

The Red Baron live from The Great Tour. Joakim plays a Hammond organ that's also a plane. No really you should react to it.

It's not Beethoven in the Intro, but rather a variation of Shchedryk, an Ukrainean folk song, known in English as "The Little Swallow", and later adapted as "Carol of the bells".

Hey I was at the NYC show too! Sat in the first balcony. That was a great show it was basically a two for one special and they're both amazing live. Epica & Sabaton easily in my top 5 probably top 3 atm. Hope u had a good time.

I'll see them at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC on oct 23rd!!!

originally joakim wanted to go into the band as a keyboardplayer. but well he ended up becoming the singer. since the official keyboardplayer daniel left the band and put up the band civil war joakim plays keyboards again on the albums although nowadays he has sometimes to share that with tommy the guitarplayer who can also play keyboards and sing just like joakim also can play guitar when necessary.

Leontovych wrote Carol of the Bells based on a Ukrainian song called Shchedryk. Sabaton reversed the melody basically!

Sooo freaking late was Christmas song for 2021

Indeed Christmas Truce is emotional if you understand the music accompany with the video.And maybe If every warriors listen to this song especially from the 24 day of December if their battle starts on this day,this song will give a very big impact to their hearts when the time of the 25 day of December comes,when it sang to them.😬✊

with sabaton even if you don't watch the music video you can always get background through the sabaton history channel 😀