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Dead Confederates, A Civil War Era Blog 
Thanks, Andy, and the same to you!
Thanks, Andy, and a Merry Christmas to you too!
Sincerely,
Neil
I love this song in part because it’s about finding happiness where you are, even if no one else understands why.
Merry Christmas to you, too. John Hartford. Best 5-string banjo player ever.