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Refugees Sing John Lennon 'War Is Over' Christmas Song (Touching Video)

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Refugees Sing John Lennon 'War Is Over' Christmas Song (Touching Video)
One can't help but feel hopeful for peace while listening to refugees from all over London sing Happy Christmas (The War Is Over).

 

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John Lennon would have been happy and proud to hear The Refugee Choir come together last Sunday to sing Happy Christmas (The War is Over).

Proceeds of song sales will help the Islington Center take care of asylum-seekers in the UK for the holidays.

Made up of refugees and migrants from all over London, the choir is aiming to raise £30,000 for the Center by the end of 2015.

BUY this tune for your Christmas playlist - at iTunes here.

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