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<\/iframe>\n<\/p><p><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/thatjeffcarterwashere.blogspot.com\/2013\/12\/slap-heretic-new-christmas-carol.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" decorated-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jeff Carter has composed<\/a> a more authentic Christmas carol than most, about the historical St. Nicholas and what he was actually famous for. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jeff Carter has composed a more authentic Christmas carol than most, about the historical St. Nicholas and what he was actually famous for. 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