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(New page: A '''wish''' is the strong desire to receive something, or for something to happen. Prayers, grants, and hope can be synonymous with wishes. Wishes are often described in [[fairy t...) |
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| − | A '''wish''' is the strong desire to receive something, or for something to happen. [[Prayer]]s, grants, and [[hope]] can be synonymous with wishes. Wishes are often described in [[fairy tale]]s and movies. On a personal level, mankind has many wishes for good, for fortune, for health, to conceive a child. | + | A '''wish''' is the strong desire to receive something, or for something to happen. [[Prayer]]s, grants, and [[hope]] can be synonymous with wishes. Wishes are often described in [[fairy tale]]s and movies. On a personal level, mankind has many wishes for good, for fortune, for health, or to conceive a child. |
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| + | A common place to wish is a [[wishing well]], where the wisher customarily throws coins into the well as they wish. | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:19, December 30, 2009
A wish is the strong desire to receive something, or for something to happen. Prayers, grants, and hope can be synonymous with wishes. Wishes are often described in fairy tales and movies. On a personal level, mankind has many wishes for good, for fortune, for health, or to conceive a child.
A common place to wish is a wishing well, where the wisher customarily throws coins into the well as they wish.