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It is good to give

If you have had kids you will have experienced those Christmas mornings when they all sit on the couch like wee little angels just waiting for you to pass over the gifts that Santa has magically left under the tree in the middle of the previous night.

And the thrill of opening then discarding paper and gift as they

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