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          Dec 24, 2011
          
        
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Rufus Wainwright appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this week and performed "Minuit Chretien," the original French version of "O Holy Night."
The out singer gave a flawless performance of the song, which translates to "Midnight, Christians." Watch it below.

        
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