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The Santa Claus lie and Creating a fear-based narrative jeopardizes children’s trust in parents.

ELIZA GREEN Editor

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While Santa remains a necessary part of many Americans’ Christmas experience, not many people stop to wonder where this tradition comes from and the effect it could potentially have on children’s perception of their parents and the world around them.

The origins of this iconic Christmas figure can be traced back to around 300 A.D. in what is now Turkey. There an early Christian, St. Nicholas, followed Jesus’ words to “sell what you own and give the money to the poor.” There are many stories of St. Nicholas’ generosity: one story tells of a poor family with three daughters who were destined to be sold to slavery over the lack of a marriage dowery. Suddenly, bags of gold started showing up in their stockings and shoes that were left by the fire.

St. Nicholas acted in secrecy with his generosity, and this act of selflessness and kindness, amongst others, has now

morphed into a surveillanced and fearbased tradition that can harm parents’ credibility as well as a child’s ability to decipher the truth.

Highlighting the not-so-helpful things that Santa brings to the holiday plate seems like something Ebenezer Scrooge would do, but there are plenty of other traditions to get the whole family into the holiday spirit without convincing children to believe in a constructed narrative. Families can still bake cookies together, wrap presents together, host a Christmas party, volunteer for charity or even invent their own household Christmas traditions.

Parents should never make a habit of intentionally lying to their kids. While like in this scenario it is often harmless, children deserve to grow up with the ability to trust that their parents would never feed them lies. Parents usually follow this lie in order to avoid stifling their child’s creativity, but there are plenty of ways to be

creative with Christmas traditions without lying to children. It is okay for children to still believe in the magic of Christmas without having to believe in Santa Claus.

The claim that parents must encourage “creativity” through the Santa myth negates the fact that doing so can also stifle a child’s ability to practice critical thinking. While it may seem like a long jump from believing in Santa to other ludicrous and baseless conspiracy theories, the reality of the world we live in must instead inspire parents to foster critical thinking in children.

The increased denial of scientific facts simply to support one’s own personal beliefs, or rejection of narratives that do not fit one’s own worldview is not helped by teaching children to believe baseless stories. Teaching children to weigh fact from fiction at a young age will only benefit them in their future ability to measure the truth and keep an open mind.

There are more underlying issues that come with the facade of Santa and his magical reindeer. When children of a lower socioeconomic class receive gifts from Santa that are less expensive and less flashy than kids from a more affluent background, it can create self-doubt within some kids who assume that Santa doesn’t like them as much. Most of the time, the reality of that situation is that their families sacrificed a lot to make sure they still got presents.

Parents need to be able to take credit for the gifts they give their children. Giving gifts is an act of love, and children can appreciate it even more when they know someone they are close to cares enough to get them a gift they will really enjoy.

When Santa is in the picture, children’s focus on Christmas becomes more about the material possessions obtained rather than being with family, or any religious events they might celebrate.

Another issue arises when the cultural and religious diversity in America is considered. Other winter holidays that are celebrated in the United States, such as Kwanzaa, Diwali and Hanukkah, do not necessarily have the same traditions surrounding Santa. While some schools still largely celebrate Christmas and the tradition of Santa, this practice creates confusion to kids who did not grow up in the same context. There is the potential that students could begin to believe that Santa doesn’t want to bring gifts to kids from their cultural or religious background.

Many parents also use the myth of Santa as a crutch for discipline. It can be used as a way to instill fear in the child without the parent actually coming off as the bad guy. The idea that if a kid will be on the naughty list for not being good all year is a lazy substitute for disciplining a child while deflecting the blame to a third party.

While it is important to set good patterns of discipline with children, it is also important to ensure that children understand that love from their parents is not contingent on good behaviour.

While the decision whether to tell children about Santa or not seems like a small issue, it can set an unhealthy pattern and affect some kids in deeper ways than can be imagined. It is important to consider the effects of traditions that are perpetuated for children in order to equip them with every tool that is necessary to have a fulfilling and successful future.

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its negative impact This belief perpetuates socioeconomic problems and issues of self worth.

REBECCA MENA Editor

Christmas time is full of fantastical features: bright string lights, musical parades, festive sweets and the best part of all, gifts. Without a doubt, Christmas is a holiday that brings people together to celebrate the act of giving and receiving.

Santa Claus, however, does not have the ability to fulfill every person’s wish and deliver the message of gratitude and generosity. Not all kids receive the toys and tech they ask for in their crayon-written notes, especially those who come from low-income families.

According to 2016 data from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a professional public health training program at Harvard University, the odds of Santa visiting pediatric departments located in socioeconomically deprived areas are low when compared to more

fortunate areas.

In other words, low-income families have little to no chance of being able to afford what their children want for Christmas. Toy drives are sometimes an option, but the likelihood of children receiving the exact toy they want is low.

While parents have the option to disclose the truth to their children about Santa’s existence, repercussions will most likely follow. Nonetheless, it is better to face the music rather than continue to add on to the list of lies parents tend to craft to cover up distressing information.

“Dispelling the ‘naughty or nice’ myth has important implications, including a possible increase in outbursts of bad behavior by children over Christmas if they find out… But on this occasion, we call for caution in discussing the results,

especially in front of children, for the sake of worried parents worldwide,” said John Park, author of the 2016 study.

But the repercussions do not only come with shutting down the Santa Claus myth. They also come with keeping up the charade.

Rather than being aware of their socioeconomic status and coming to terms with it, kids are made to believe that they are on Santa’s “naughty” list, leaving their year-long efforts to make it on the “nice” list as a failed endeavor.

Although some consider Santa as the spirit of Christmas, who instills feelings of happiness and a desire to do things for loved ones, these are not the values that children will be taught when they do not find what they wanted under the tree.

Instead, this lie encourages

children to abandon the values of judgment and good behavior if there is no incentive behind it. It also leads them to believe that they are not worthy enough, which damages their self-worth.

These negative values stray people away from the true meaning of Christmas, as well as the actual person Santa Claus was based on; Saint Nicholas, a devout Christian who lived a life of charity and goodwill.

Saint Nick is known as the patron of the needy and the suffering, a great contrast to our modern version of a jolly fellow who fails to cater to low-income families that are desperate to make their children’s wishes come true.

Kids are not the only ones who suffer the consequences.

Parents have to deal with the disappointment their children feel after opening up presents and not finding what they asked for. Because of this, shame and guilt are often the top gifts parents find in their stockings this time of the year.

And the list of expenses does not stop at buying the best presents they can afford. Parents still have bills to pay and groceries to buy, not to mention a Christmas tree, which does not

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come cheap. On the other end of the spectrum, wealthy families are able to replace any price tag with a cheesy “from Santa Claus” note.

In that case, are parents really giving children the chance to learn the true meaning of Christmas and ole Saint Nicholas? Peter Ellerton, the Curriculum Director of the University of Queensland Critical Thinking Project, would answer with a solid ‘no’.

“Consider what must follow from the Santa story. If only good children get presents, what does that say about poor families? What value judgments are being formed? What if children themselves are poor? How does this narrative impact their sense of self-worth? Children are far more alert to these implications that we give them credit for.

Maybe it’s ok to lie about some things, but give it up for Santa,” Ellerton said.

Let’s give credit where credit is due. Santa Claus receives the credit for providing children with gifts, when hard-working parents deserve it the most.

Let’s teach children about empathy, gratitude and kindness — rather than a jolly, deceitful lie that will unravel one way or another.

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Column: Spend holidays with people you love Spending the winter season with a family I can choose is a more meaningful experience.

KIM PHAM Editor

The holiday season is special for a multitude of reasons, one of them being that people are able to spend time with their families and enjoy the festivities together — I beg to differ.

Don’t get me wrong, winter has always been my favorite time of the year. Along with the mainstream holidays, there’s also my birthday, and not to mention the amazing deals that come along with the gift-giving season.

However, my family is what some might call reserved when it comes to these festivities. Whether it be Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s or even my birthday, these days are treated as if it’s any other day, which is something I’m not very fond of.

While the way they approach the holidays is different from my expectations, it’s not something I can really be upset over. Aside from me becoming accustomed to Western traditions and deviating from my heritage’s norms, it would be unreasonable for me to ask them to fulfill my desires when I cannot do the same.

For that reason, I believe that it’s more enjoyable to spend the holidays with my chosen family over my biological family — and by chosen family, I mean my friends.

Don’t get it twisted, I love my family. However, we don’t show each other love with words or in the form of gifts, but through providing financial support and satisfying each other’s basic needs.

In my household, Christmas is

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not viewed as a holiday as much as it is viewed as another excuse to spend money.

Unfortunately for them, I love any and all excuses to spend money. While I understand that the premise of these celebrations is to spread love and kindness, I also believe in doing so through exchanging presents and showing spirit with colorful lights, a real tree, and Christmas carols all month long.

Obviously, holiday celebrations go beyond materialism and this is where I find the most comfort in spending the season with friends.

It’s not an uncommon occurrence

for immigrant Asian households to lack emotional support and I’m no exception.

For the past five years, I’ve spent Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s with a close friend and his family. His house is a place I call home and his family welcomes me with open arms, despite my poor manners when I come empty-handed every year.

Nevertheless, their kindness in accepting an outsider into their home during a time that’s traditionally meant for close relatives is what stands out to me as the holiday spirit that everyone preaches but fails to practice.

In addition to receiving their generosity, I’m also exposed to different holiday traditions that I would not normally see with my family. One of the perks of spending the season under another roof is being able to try their secret recipes, enjoy festive music in other languages and meet extended family members of friends that I’ve known for years.

Spending the holidays with my friends also reminds me to appreciate them on a whole other level.

When I’m invited to their house during this time of year, I’m not invited as a guest, but as a member of their family. Therefore, the

invitation alone speaks volumes.

Even when the invitation is not extended, they never hesitate to welcome me into their home when they know I have nowhere else to go. Half a decade later, their families simply expect me to be present, setting up a place for me at the table knowing I will devour every crumb of every dish.

Despite it all, witnessing the unity and happiness of other families makes me wish I could do more to be with mine. In an effort to change that, I try to take a step towards bringing my family together every year.

My younger brother and I got our parents Christmas gifts for the first time last year. This year, the gifts are even more grand and maybe next year we will find ourselves eating dinner at the same table.

But even though our holidays aren’t spent together under one roof, hanging up Christmas lights, opening presents when the clock strikes midnight or making secret recipes, the warmth of their love is apparent in other ways, which is consistently shown to me 365 days of the year.

This is far from a privileged college student ungratefully ranting about the gifts she never received. Whether it be my friends or my family, the best gift of all is having people to spend the holidays with. No amount of Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas lights or New Year’s champagne could ever replace the feeling of celebrating with the people you love.

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The cheesiest flicks to binge A list of holiday movies to watch, glorifully ranked from bad to worst.

JESSICA BENDA Editor

Some call Christmas the season of giving, while others call it the season of joy. But, I call it the season where I get to lay around in a Grinch onesie and watch cheesy Christmas films for hours on end. Though that’s my typical holiday routine, this time around, I watched them for a purpose.

As students studied for finals in the library this past week, I sat through every Netflix-produced, tacky, romantic, holiday film I could find to establish the ultimate ranking. These movies are wonderfully terrible in their own way, so sit down with some friends and waste your time on Netflix this holiday season.

8. “Let it Snow” I understand that these movies are supposed to be terrible, but this movie was actually terrible in the way that I had to divide it between three sittings to finish.

It’s about several teenagers whose names I didn’t care enough to learn with too many subplots to keep track of. Maybe if I gave it another chance, it’ll grow on me, but for the sake of my brain cells, that’s not a risk I’m willing to take. One out of five stars.

7. “Holiday in the Wild” It took this movie 40 minutes to actually be about Christmas, and that in itself is a sin for a

movie in the “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Netflix” category. After a woman’s husband leaves her, she travels to Africa by herself on the honeymoon trip they were supposed to take together.

Lucky for her, she meets Rob Lowe and takes care of baby elephants. This movie is fine for a bland romance film, but for a film that markets itself as a holiday movie, it is severely deprived of the holiday vibes. Two out of five stars.

6. “A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish” I will forever believe that Mark Rosman’s, “A Cinderella Story,” starring Hilary Duff, is the superior version of the fairytale, but I accept this Christmas edition as an OK movie.

Kat and the famous Dominic Wintergarden — I repeat, his last name is Wintergarden — meet when she spills a Starbucks beverage all over herself, becoming a viral video in the process. Little do they know, they would become coworkers, but since she’s dressed as an elf and he’s dressed as a young, hot Santa, they fail to recognize each other.

Ladies, take notes. If you want to hide your true identity, wear a colorful wig and elf ears. No need to hide your face, because it will apparently make you unrecognizable.

Honestly, this movie was terrible in the best way, and it would be much higher on this ranking if Kat wasn’t an aspiring pop singer whose songs made me question if life is worth it. Two and a half out of five stars.

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5. “The Princess Switch” This is the point where the movies really start getting good. It’s ridiculous and brimming with Christmas spirit, and though the main characters aren’t really interesting, the story compensates for it.

Vanessa Hudgens stars as baker Stacy DeNovo and duchess Margaret Delacourt, two identical strangers who decide to switch lives and eventually fall in love with the central man in the other’s life.

Also, the upcoming sequel is set to have not two, but three Hudgens, and if that isn’t a Christmas miracle, I don’t know what is. All in all, I liked the concept of the movie more than the execution, but it’s a necessity for the holiday season.

Three and a half out of fivestars.

4. “The Holiday Calendar” This movie is cheesy and very “Christmas-y.” A photographer, Abby, receives a magical Advent calendar that gives her a daily ornament that predicts her future — mainly dealing with her love life.

I spent the majority of this movie trying to figure out who the love interest was, and the other part waiting for the advent calendar to actually have a purpose. I applaud this

movie for roaming off-brand and including a love triangle, as I genuinely didn’t guess how the ending would go.

I get that it’s in the title, but I think this movie would have been better off without the calendar.

Nevertheless, the film gets points for its Christmas spirit. A special shoutout to my favorite quote in the film, “You smell like Cheetos and sadness.” Three and a half out of five stars.

3. “Christmas Inheritance” This movie checks off all the boxes in a Christmas film. Spoiled heiress and party girl Ellen is sent to hand-deliver Christmas letters to her father’s business partner, Zeke, in a small town called Snow Falls — an effort to prove that she’s not just a “party heiress.”

Because it’s a sacred tradition, Ellen had to wait in Snow Falls for Zeke’s return after being told he was out of town. It’s the typical rich girl going to small town trope, as she struggles with housework and basic skills. Worst of all: She has no cell phone service.

She does have a self-obsessed fiancée. But, after meeting Snow Falls local Jake (love interest alert) and spending time in the small

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town, her priorities start to change.

It’s classically cliche, has strong Christmas vibes and I definitely cried. Four and a half out of five stars.

2. “A Christmas Prince” and its two sequels This movie is truly awful, I loved it. This, and its two sequels that no one asked for but I’m very glad we got, are the perfect films to watch at 2 a.m. with friends.

In the first movie, journalist Amber goes undercover at the Aldovian Palace, where she gets to know Prince Richard and discovers he isn’t the playboy prince that the tabloids make him out to be. Surprise: He has a heart of gold and they fall in love.

The movie is brimming with Christmas spirit, and I thoroughly enjoyed judging everyone’s terrible decisions. Amber is supposed to be clumsy in a cute way, just a regular girl who we’re all supposed to relate to, but I think I yelled more at Amber for being dumb than I have at any other person on this list.

Then again, I might just be jealous because she’s a journalist and I’m a journalist, but she ended up with a prince and all I have is a dog and student debt. All five

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stars for “A Christmas Prince.”

1. “The Knight Before Christmas” The second I saw the trailer, I knew this film would be iconic.

Christmas Queen Vanessa Hudgens is back at it again, this time as teacher Brooke, who has lost her faith in happily ever after.

All is changed when a knight from the 14th century, Sir Cole, time travels to the present day.

Brooke accidentally hits him with her car, and obviously, it’s the start of a beautiful romance.

I am not making this plot up.

This is a real movie, and it’s mandatory for the holiday season. The characters are charismatic, the romance is wonderfully tacky and it’s overflowing with Christmas spirit.

Cole is fascinated by the modern world, lighting fires in the background and calling people wenches and old crones. This film has given me a dream that I too can hit a hot time-traveling knight with my car and we’ll live happily ever after.

It is the dumbest concept I’ve ever heard, and I enjoyed every second of it. Six out of five stars for “The Knight Before Christmas.”

Sip these to savor the season Five holiday drinks to keep you warm and jolly this cold winter.

DANIEL VENEGAS OLIVIA HAWKINS Staff Writers

The holidays are finally here, and with it comes the joys of the season, the wondrous smells of Christmas trees and the sight of bright Christmas lights. It is a most wonderful time.

However, along with the excitement comes the stress of the season — people stealing your parking spot when trying to shop and going to Christmas

parties to hang out with people you don’t even like.

Whichever situation you find yourself in, we all can agree that alcohol makes the holidays a much more enjoyable time.

Whether you are at home or at a bar, there is an abundance of seasonal drinks to make you appreciate the holidays. With that in mind, here are a few favorites that will keep you warm and jolly.

Eggnog with whiskey The classic Eggnog is a staple of this time of the season. It is the drink that pairs nicely with warm sweaters and parties. It is the drink that

keeps the jolly of mall Santas through the screaming kids and long hours. And it’s easy to see why.

Originating in medieval Britain, this creamy egg and milk alcohol concoction has been keeping people warm for centuries. It is also easy enough to make from scratch if you need a last-minute save for that holiday potluck.

You can also buy it from the store if you’re in a pinch, but making eggnog yourself and “accidentally”putting too much Maker’s Mark yields the best result.

Ponche The Mexican

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Ponche is a Mexican holiday drink that includes apples, pears and cinnamon.

MONDAY DECEMBER 16 THURSDAY DECEMBER 19, 2019 Looking for something fruity that reminds you of summer, but you can drink warm in the throws of the cold winter? Look no further than this holiday staple of Mexican households. Ponche, or punch — if you’re nasty — is a beverage that is in the sangria family of drinks.

It’s a full-bodied drink that is brewed with a hodgepodge of fruit, nuts and chunks of sugar cane and cinnamon. The taste washes over your mouth with a fruity citrus blend, before kicking in with a hint of cinnamon and spice on the way down.

Unlike the other drinks on this list, it takes a couple of hours to

make so plan ahead if you want to bring it to your next Christmas party. It is a drink that allows you to pick your poison in regards to liquor. Tequila, spiced rum, bourbon or vodka are all good choices that can bring out different flavors to your Ponche.

Irish coffee The holiday nightcap The original recipe, which includes cream, strong brewed coffee, sugar and, of course, whiskey, makes for a great end of the night drink after a holiday meal.

Created in 1943 by chef Joe Sheridan who worked at an airbase in Foynes Port, Ireland,

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Irish Coffee was made to help keep passengers of a delayed flight warm and happy. For over 70 years, this drink has been keeping more than disgruntled travelers cozy and content.

Making this drink at home is quick and easy. Brew the coffee of choice, add sugar and cream to liking and pour whiskey to taste.

Top it off with whipped cream and it is the perfect drink to end a long holiday night.

Apple cider mules The “quicky” Apple cider is the best carbonated drink not to be called soda. The de facto non-alcoholic celebration

HOLIDAY 2019 drink for children and recovering alcoholics, apple cider is a drink that could use an alcohol upgrade.

Thankfully, that’s where apple cider mule, or the apple cider moscow mule come in.

Dropping in some vodka and ginger beer with a dash of cinnamon is all you need to take your plain-jane apple cider to party ready. It is refreshing and delicious, and it won’t leave you full like some of the other drinks on the list. Plus, it is easy for bartenders to make, so you can have one at the airport before flying out to see the family.

Adult hot chocolate The childhood drink with a

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twist Hot chocolate is a hallmark of the holiday season. Waking up Christmas morning and unwrapping presents with a hot chocolate in hand not only pairs nicely with marshmallows and ice cold whipped cream on top, but flavored vodka adds an adult twist to a childhood favorite.

Unlike the original drink made with just cocoa powder and milk or water, adding marshmallows, whipped cream and even peppermint-flavored vodka can elevate this holiday classic. This drink is perfect for curling up and watching a good movie to serving at an adult’s holiday party.

Column: Love doctors work the holiday shift

From gift ideas to meeting their family, get your holiday relationship woes diagnosed.

BRANDON PHO KRISTINA GARCIA MADELINE GRAY Editors

They call it “cuffing season” for a reason.

The holidays are a time of both togetherness and below-freezing temperatures — it makes sense that you would want someone to share a cup of hot cocoa, watch holiday B-movies, or cuddle in the cold with.

But then come the roadblocks: difficult gift ideas, commitment, meeting the family, and the existential crisis that comes with the turn of a new year and new decade.

Thankfully, it’s time for your year-end check up with the love doctors, who have graciously agreed to work the holiday shift this year.

We’ve only been dating for a few weeks but I really like them. Should I get them a holiday gift?

Get them a holiday gift, but don’t spend your life savings on them either.

You’re still getting to know each other, and the last thing you want to do is spend $90 on sunglasses just to be dumped two weeks later.

For some, material objects are essential to display true feelings of affection, but if your partner really cares about you, then any present - even a DIY endeavor - will make their heart flutter.

There is no better gift than something that comes from the heart.

Also, don’t be afraid to measure your spending by considering how strongly you feel for them. It really isn’t too soon to get them a gift, but if it’s only been a few weeks, a plush toy or some pug socks from Daiso should do the trick.

How many holiday seasons should pass before I introduce them to the family?

While passing by multiple holiday seasons without including the parents won’t bode well for an established relationship, one holiday together before the introduction is just the right amount of time.

You need to allow the relationship to hibernate in the winter frost before you show it off to your loved ones, awaiting their approval or disapproval.

If you take the time to learn more about your significant other over this year-long period, you’ll be prepared for the scathing and suspicious questions asked by your relatives.

They didn’t get me a gift and I was expecting one. What should I do?

First of all, how long have you guys been dating? If it’s a new relationship, then you shouldn’t be expecting much more than some flowers or a card, and that’s OK. But if you have been dating for a while, questions should definitely be raised as to why they only got you a $10 Del Taco gift card, or nothing at all.

What are some romantic holiday-themed date ideas?

The good thing about going to school at Cal State Fullerton is that we’re relatively near the coastline. What does that mean?

Boats. And what does that mean?

Wealthy morons decorate their boats in holiday lights and participate in boat parades to show everyone how rich they are.

So what does that mean for you and your boo? An excuse to take an evening trip to the beach to

watch some pretty lights on water and hold hands.

And seeing lights isn’t just restricted to the coast. A lot of neighborhoods create holiday light shows of their own by tuning their lights to the music of a radio station, or by going all out with the nativity scenes.

A stroll along a festive neighborhood is always a good way to get to know your partner more intimately. A romantic backdrop like a giant, inflatable Olaf from the movie, “Frozen,” can really set the scene.

I’m in a relationship but it feels stagnant.

With the new year approaching, so is a new decade. What are the pros and cons of leaving my partner in this one?

PROS: Leaving your partner could bring on a fresh start, and a blank slate to create a new world for yourself, with new people and ideas in your orbit.

CONS: When you leave them behind, you’re leaving all the good memories behind as well.

You’re leaving their friendship, with the possibility of cutting yourself out of their lives for good. Make sure that’s really what you want.

How can the holidays affect a relationship?

All of the questions above — which have been answered — just laid that out for you.

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