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Mrs. Cratchit wished the children could have a better Christmas than they are given. knowing that this is all they can afford, she feels sorry for her children, and loving them the way she does, she wants to make it better.

Bob on the other hand only wishes the whole family can learn to love each other more on Christmas, because the family is all they've got.

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