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Children's choir opens 'SNL' with 'Silent Night'

Story Created: Dec 16, 2012 at 4:27 PM EDT

Story Updated: Dec 16, 2012 at 4:32 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) - "Saturday Night Live" paid tribute to the children and adults killed at a Connecticut elementary school.

Not known for taking anything seriously or tenderly, the show made a sweet departure in its opening moments. Rather than the usual comical opening, a children's choir appeared on camera and angelically sang "Silent Night."

Then the members of the New York City Children's Chorus bellowed out the show's time-honored introduction: "Live from New York, it's 'Saturday Night!'"

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