Nagymegyer

I lost my handkerchief.

Song

I lost my handkerchief, ; My mother beat me for it, ; A little girl found it, ; Let's dance with it. ; ; Free Friday, free Saturday, ; Free to soap up, ; Free for my dove ; To give a few kisses. Read More

Was the gentleman here?

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Was the gentleman here? ; Was. ; Did he take anyone? ; He took. ; Who? ; Samut and Tibit. ; Did you cry? ; We cried. ; How? ; So-so, ; So-so, anyway, ; Szentiványi ; Kutykurutty! Read More

I looked into a pearl well

Song

I looked into a pearl well, I saw my wife, ; In purple, velvet, in a pearl wreath. ; Whose mouth smiles, the judge takes the pledge. ; ; They sat in a circle. They sang the melody. Two children, the witness and the judge, listened in the middle of the circle. Whoever smiled while... Read More

My little geese, come home!

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My grandmother is my witness. We gathered together, like geese. We were driven out into the meadow one by one. Then one of us, the landlady, stayed at home, and the wolf hid in the bushes. The landlady shouted: ; ; – My little geese, come home! ; – We’re not going! ; – My little ... Read More

Stradivarius wheel

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We held each other's hands, walked as long as a snake, coiled, and just counted: ; ; Streusel wheel, lady of the house, what are you looking for? ; ; We said it as many times as we could. It was just such a humble little game. Read More

Praise be to Jesus Christ!

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They welcomed us: ; ; Praise be to Jesus Christ! ; ; Then they asked: ; ; Where did you gather? ; From Bethlehem! ; Who are you looking for? ; Little Jesus! ; What is his name? ; Emmanuel. ; ; Then we could go in. After the song we received a gift. Read More

The dew falls to the ground

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The dew falls on the ground, ; The little Jesus is born. ; The little Jesus is born, ; He is placed among the cattle. ; ; He has no nurse, ; Nor a Virgin Mother to nurse. ; Pluck a rose, ; I will give her holy son a drink. Read More

Shepherds while in Bethlehem

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Shepherds, ; While in Bethlehem, ; They were keeping their flocks ; In the field at night. ; ; The angels of God, ; Came to them, ; With great fear ; Their hearts were filled. ; ; I tell you good news ; Do not be afraid, ; For today is born ; Your salvation. ; ; Go quickly into t... Read More

If they whistle, they drum.

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If they whistle, drum, ; Beautiful trumpets sound. ; We can't handle these, ; We'll sing poems, ; We'll whistle with our breasts. ; ; We came here only for this, ; We greet you, Stephen. ; We greet you with a blessing, ; Because we have no other way, ; Our hearts are full of good... Read More

The sun shines coldly.

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On New Year's Day the boys went to greet you. They greeted you, then recited the poem. ; ; The sun shines coldly, the earth is frozen, barren, ; No flower blooms, no bird sings. ; Instead of a blooming flower, I give my heart, ; I include your dear names in my prayers. ; Live hap... Read More