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Paul Kelly's How to Make Gravy covered by First Nations prisoners with Pitjantjatjara translation

The lyrics of Paul Kelly's How to Make Gravy are etched in the minds of many Australians, but they are especially relevant to those behind bars at Christmas.

The Australian songsmith's ballad has garnered acclaim for its honest depiction of a white man lamenting a Christmas away from family. It is so popular that the date referenced in the song, December 21, is now known as Gravy Day.

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