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A coloring book is an easy craft that your child can be creative with. My boys loved snuggling under blankets by the christmas tree to hear the story. Apr 11, 2014 100 christmas things to make and do by fiona watt, 9781409563426, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A love letter about the true meaning of christmas by soraya diase coffelt, the best chris.
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