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As Christmas quickly comes, we all become distracted by our busy tasks. Take a break from the seasonal chaos and bring the focus back to the true meaning of Christmas as The Antidote celebrates our saviour’s birth. Many thanks go to Cate Bosse for her help in organizing this playlist.

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Dec 20, 2018

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Episode 352: The Joy of Christmas

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