The Misconception of the Battle of Trenton

"They make a great deal of Christmas in Germany, and no doubt the Hessians will drink a great deal of beer and have a dance tonight. They will be sleepy tomorrow morning."
-wrote an officer in Washington's staff
before the Battle of Trenton

This right here was of course not how the Battle of Trenton was a victory; as the Germans were not wasted at the time. This does show though, a thought of Christmas among the Protestant Christians/Quakers who founded this country.