God rest ye merry, soldiers

By James McIvor

Subjects: Confederate States of America. Army, Christmas, Confederate states of america, army, Confederate states of america, social conditions, United States, United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, Social life and customs, United states, social life and customs, United states, army, military life, Confederate States of America, United States. Army, Social aspects, History, Soldiers, Military life

Description: Documents an inspiring event just after Christmas in 1862 when closely camped Union and Confederate armies, having endeavored to out-sing one another with contrasting patriotic songs, joined together in a shared round of "Home Sweet Home."