This nice activity is a reading comprehension, complemented with audiovisual material that uses the letter of a British soldier who actually witnessed the 1914 Christmas truce.
The contribution was made for school-leavers, since they study contemporary History - and the exercise is meant to let them practice exam skills; however the letter could be reduced and the questionnaire could be adapted to be used with lower levels.
This school activity is thought to complement the Christmas season, and it is meant to
- involve all of the language skills,
- be followed by a class discussion,
- and it is suitable for crosscuricular activity, as well.