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Bletchley Park and its Outstations celebrated six Christmases during World War Two. Christmas was no holiday for the Codebreakers – their work continued at pace over the period. For example, the Germans often changed their Enigma settings on the first day of the month and the build-up to January 1st was as anxious as that for any month. Where work commitments allowed, though, Christmas could still be made to feel special, with parties, dinners, and revues.