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Dec 2020
23m 46s

Les santons de Noël (The Little Christma...

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In Martine Gaussen’s childhood, traditional French santons handmade nativity figures were a key that unlocked the magic of Christmas. But decades after the magic has dulled and adult responsibilities have taken over, can Martine rediscover the curiosity and creativity that defined the holidays of her youth?

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