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Dec 2021
18m 21s

Why Do People Tell This Christmas Story?...

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The Little Match Girl is a very famous fairy tale that people tell around Christmastime. But it seems very sad! Why do people tell this story? What does The Little Match Girl have to do with Christmas? Is it even a happy story - or a sad one? Join Adam and Liz as they discuss this popular English story for the Christmas holiday.

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