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Grace Hoffman

'I have an iconic Christmas name - but didn't spot the festive connection for years'

When Angela Nelson got cast as a pig in her school nativity play, she was devastated. All she wanted was to play the iconic angel in her school show - but little did she know that she was unintentionally named after one of the most famous angels around.

Truly embodying the spirit of Christmas, Angela Gabrielle Nelson's whole personality screams festivity - from her birthday to occupation and even her moniker. The 40-year-old is named after one of the most recognisable angels of all time - and a character often depicted in popular Christmas movies.

Surprisingly, however, her family didn't realise the irony of the reference until several years later.

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