I have often thought, says Sir Roger, it happens very well that Christ…

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I have often thought, says Sir Roger, it happens very well that Christmas should fall out in the middle of Winter. ✨ 'The Spectator' no. 269, 8 January 1712
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I have often thought, says Sir Roger, it happens very well that Christmas should fall out in the middle of Winter. ✨ 'The Spectator' no. 269, 8 January 1712

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