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It is easier to put leather on the soles of one's feet than cover the world with leather.

Proverbs and old sayings Tibetan about world

He who has not traveled thinks that his mother is the best cook in the world.

Proverbs and old sayings Ugandan about world, mother

If charity cost nothing and benevolence caused no heartache, the world would be full of philanthropists.

Proverbs and old sayings Yiddish about charity, world, nothing

Holiday of Saint Nicolae

Saint Nicolae is the spiritual patriarch in Holland, Russia, Greece, France and in a lot of cities from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Belgium. He is known as the protector of poor people, sailors, tradesmen,...

Traditions and superstitions Romanian

Rune before prayer

I am bending my knee
In the eye of the Father who created me,
In the eye of the Son who purchased me,
In the eye of the Spirit who cleansed me,
In friendship and affection.
Through Thine own Anointed One, O God,...

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