"since whoever violates this and the Christmas feast by any illegal or improper act, makes himself liable under aggravating circumstances to the punishment which the law and the statutes for every crime and offence specially prescribe.
Finally, I wish all the inhabitants of the city a joyful Christmas holiday!" (9/9)

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Since 1827 the text of the Åbo Christmas Peace proclamation reads:

"Tomorrow, God willing, is the gracious feast of the birth of our Lord and Saviour; and therefore a general Christmas peace is hereby proclaimed and enjoined, with warning to everyone to celebrate this feast with due reverence, and otherwise to observe a quiet and peaceful conduct," (8/n)

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In the Finnish city of Åbo (Turku), the Christmas truce has been proclaimed by the head of administration every year on 24 December since 1320.

The Swedish national tv station broadcasts this event every year:

https://www.svtplay.se/abo-julfred (7/n)

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Christmas peaces were primarily aimed at protecting public order in the event of an increased risk of conflict and violence during alcohol-fuelled festivities (6/n)

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From the late 13th century, there were regulations in many Swedish cities that stipulated an increased penalty for homicide during the Christmas period. (5/n)

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In the Middle Ages, certain periods, groups or social activities were specially protected by declaring states of peace. These states of peace were both temporary and locally limited, for example at Christmas. (4/)

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The roots of all Western (European) traditions of Christmas peace and amnesty could be traced back to the Bible, specifically Luke 2,14:

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." (3/n)

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In Germany and Austria, there is a Christmas amnesty. The state's administration refrains from incriminating (enforcement) measures. Moreover, there is the possibility for early amnesty for prisoners in the run-up for Christmas Eve. (2/n)

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