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Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.

Gilbert K. Chesterton

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Gilbert K. Chesterton
Age: 62 †
Born: 1874
Born: May 29
Died: 1936
Died: June 14
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