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The earth produces all things and receives all again.

He who receives the offerings let him ring the bells.

If there were no receivers, there would be no thieves.

He laughs at scar who has received no wound.

The gratitude that bees receive is the smoke that people use to expel them and get at their honey.

Charity supports both the giver and receiver.

Masters who sacrifice for servants will receive the gift of loyalty.

Demand a kiss from a fat woman, and be ready to receive a sweet taste.

Joy to the world:

Joy to the world, the Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,

And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and heaven and nature sing,
Joy to the earth,...

O little town of bethlehem:

O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie.
Above they deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by.


Yet in the dark streets shineth,
The everlasting light,
The hopes and fears of all...

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,...

To us a Child of Royal Birth

To us a Child of royal birth,
Heir of the promises, is given;
The Invisible appears on earth,
The Son of man, the God of heaven.

A Saviour born, in love supreme
He comes our fallen souls to raise;
He...

The generous can forget that they have given, but the grateful can never forget that they have received.

Forget favours you have bestowed, remember those you have received.

Many look with one eye at what they give, but with seven at what they receive.

Whatever you teach, be brief; what is quickly said the mind readily receives and faithfully retains, while everything superfluous runs over as from a full container. Who knows much says least.