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Bronx worshippers pack pews for Christmas

Christians across the borough spent Christmas morning in the pews. Worshippers say Christmas is a time for family, while preachers emphasize the holiday as a time to bring parishioners into the church.

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Bronx worshippers pack pews for Christmas

Christians across the borough spent Christmas morning in the pews. Worshippers say Christmas is a time for family, while preachers emphasize the holiday as a time to bring parishioners into the church.

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