The money came mostly from the weekly pay the children get from their parents for good behavior or work around the house.

VOA: special.2010.02.05

And so,to the Germans of Pennsylvania, Saint Nicholas or Pelznickel was a man dressed in fur who came once a year with gifts for good children.Soon, people began to feel that the love and kindness Pelznickel brought should be part of a celebration honoring the Christkindl, as the Germans called the Christ child.

VOA: special.2009.12.20

A reputation -- what people think of you, good or bad -- is built one message at a time.

VOA: special.2011.07.22

You can also post comments. We invite you to share your own experiences good or bad with pruning plants and trees.

VOA: special.2009.10.13

In a poker game you do not want to let your opponents know if your cards are good or bad.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

(Music: "C'est Si Bon") "C'est Si Bon," or "It's So Good" in French, was one of Eartha Kitt's first hit songs.

VOA: special.2009.06.07

A college or university's international student office is a good place to start getting to know the school and the country.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

You will hardly know who I am or what I mean, But I shall be good health to you nevertheless.

VOA: special.2009.04.12

Many people around the world have found that adobe is a good way to make houses or farm buildings.

VOA: special.2009.01.12

You can usually find good clay in low areas of islands or land, especially if volcanoes helped form the land.

VOA: special.2009.09.14

When you are eating at a restaurant, the server may tell you bon apptit, which means good appetite, or enjoy your meal.

VOA: special.2010.04.18

It was for the way she looked, not for how good she was or how hard she worked.

VOA: special.2010.05.23

People do not need a job or a good credit history to get a loan from a pawnbroker.

VOA: special.2011.04.18

Festival organizers say "Arabesque" was a good word to describe dance, theater or musical styles that are marked by an Arab influence.

VOA: special.2009.03.11