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A family magazine introduced by Basil Boothroyd
Postman's Knock: stories of delivering mail from all corners of the British Isles-and a word from ' Father Christmas ' at the G.P.O.
Legends of the Christmas Stocking: JAMES NORBURY unravels the history of knitting and discovers some of the folklore attached to this traditional cornucopia of presents
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas I Screamed! ': DAVID DAICHES 'S lines on a girl who received ' fantastic gifts '
Dr. Cameron's Casebook: ANDREW CRUICKSHANK , who was born on Christmas Day, talks to John Ellison about the turning points in his life
Christmas — Melodies and Memories: by VERA LYNN
Christmas Day at the Front: NORMAN HARE reads a letter from his father ' somewhere in France—1916 '
The Star of Bethlehem: JOHN BETJEMAN recalls his journey to the Holy Land

Contributors

Introduced By:
Basil Boothroyd
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James Norbury
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David Daiches
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Andrew Cruickshank
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John Ellison
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John Betjeman

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