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TIL that Blue Christmas is an actual Western Christian Holiday and not just the title of an Elvis Presley song. Also known as Longest Sleep and is recognized on 12/21, Winter Solstice. It is for those that are feeling blue this time of year remembering loved ones lost and or grief.

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