Advent Calendar Day 2

 

Advent Calendar Day 1

I’ll take what’s behind door number two, thanks.

Advent Calendar Day 2

Naturally, I had to put my favourite Christmas song on the advent calendar. I’ll let you enjoy this classic.

 

Shakin' Stevens

 

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