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HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT CHRISTMAS JUMPER

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The ceremonies and practices of the House of Commons and House of Lords that make up the British parliament are known around the world and have inspired the designs of this Christmas jumper. The three nutcrackers on the jumper are each wearing uniforms inspired by the two houses (green and

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