The same world, different perspectives.
December 24th is the eve of Christmas and what everyone calls Christmas Eve. As the cultural carrier continues to spread internationally, more and more people begin to immerse themselves in the revelry and joy of Christmas. However, in the long river of history, this day, because of its profound significance, should be remembered by every Chinese.
The Chinese Christmas Eve is not Christmas, but the peace protected by countless people's soldiers with blood.
For many Chinese people, this day is not only the eve of Christmas in the West, but also the anniversary of countless heroes and heroines in the Changjin Lake Campaign who fought for peace and peace with their lives. On this day, when we mention 'peace', it is not just a simple holiday blessing, but also a profound reflection of history and a spirit.
The name 'Christmas Eve' originates from the heroic sacrifices of countless martyrs behind this battle. On that war-torn night, when the melodious bells rang from the churches in the West and people were immersed in the joy of the festival, the volunteer soldiers on Lake Chosin were undergoing a life and death test. Their sacrifice has brought about today's peace and tranquility, and has given the word "Christmas Eve" a deeper meaning in the hearts of the Chinese people.
In the winter of 1950, the Korean Peninsula was engulfed in flames. At the request of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army crossed the Yalu River and engaged in a life and death struggle with the United Nations forces led by the United States. In the Chosin Reservoir area, the volunteer soldiers faced extremely harsh weather and well-equipped enemies, and with astonishing perseverance and fearless sacrifice, wrote a magnificent chapter in the history of human warfare.
On the frozen and snowy battlefield, the soldiers of the Volunteer Army, dressed in thin cotton coats, held their positions in the freezing cold of minus 40 degrees Celsius and engaged in fierce battles with the enemy for dozens of days. Their bravery and fearlessness not only won valuable peace opportunities for the North Korean people, but also laid a solid foundation for the security and development of New China.
However, behind this battle lies the blood and lives of countless volunteer soldiers. Among them, they sharedany others, on the eve of Christmas Eve or at other moments of the battle, forever fell on this land, interpreting the true meaning of "peace" with their lives - it is the barrier built by countless heroes with their flesh and blood, and their firm pursuit of peace and justice.
With the development and progress of social civilization, culture and festivals can be shared. We are also friendly and able to experience the atmosphere of Western Christmas. Foreign friends usually decorate Christmas trees, hang colorful lights, exchange Christmas gifts, gather with family and friends, have dinner together, share each other's life experiences, and celebrate holidays together. However, we should also share the story behind the Battle of Chosin Reservoir with people around the world.
