In ancient times,however, people believed that the swan was given a special gift of song at the end of its life.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

In the United States, holiday gift giving is important not only for the usual reasons, like showing friendship and love.

VOA: special.2009.12.21

In "Gift from the Sea", Missus Lindbergh wrote about the many different kinds of pressures that women face.

VOA: special.2009.06.28

December is a time of holiday gift-giving and strong business activity in many places.

VOA: special.2010.12.24

"Gift from the Sea" was one of the most popular books in America.

VOA: special.2009.06.28

It was a gift from the people of France in eighteen eighty-four.

VOA: special.2009.06.29

The first trees were a gift from Japan in nineteen twelve.

VOA: special.2010.02.23

She also sells them in local wine, candy and gift stores.

VOA: special.2010.02.17

"Christmas in the Heart" is truly a gift,too.

VOA: special.2009.12.25

Or I guess it is the handkerchief of the Lord, A scented gift and remembrancer designedly dropped, Bearing the owner's name someway in the corners, that we may see and remark, and say Whose?

VOA: special.2009.04.12

In Brazil,many people flock to Copacabana beach to ask the Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea, Iemanja,a wish in exchange for a gift.

VOA: standard.2010.01.01

And I realized that by giving me Pax and taking him from me, they had given me the greatest gift anybody had ever given me in my life.

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

Responding to consumer complaints, even Apple has decided to get into the recycling business, offering gift cards or discounts to customers who bring in select used electronics for recycling.

VOA: standard.2010.07.12

And with the gift, novelty and souvenir industry generating billions of dollars in revenue each year, marketing Olympic memories gives a whole new meaning to the phrase go for the gold.

VOA: standard.2010.02.17