The Miracle of the Christmas Ship

The Miracle of the Christmas Ship – a true story from the past. You may never have heard of it.

In 1914, World War I was raging in Europe. One woman, Lilian Bell, desperately wanted to do something for Christmas for the children impacted by the loss or injury of their fathers. She had a brainstorm, an idea, a vision of what could happen one day in late August.

This is the story of how tens of thousands of individuals and hundreds of groups and organizations rallied to create and purchase gifts of toys, clothing and food – all in just ten weeks. Companies donated transportation and other support to make it possible for the ship to sail on November 14 in time to reach four ports of Europe before Christmas.

You will be inspired and amazed by this story. It’s one to share and discuss. A new Christmas classic.