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  2. Automobile folklore - Wikipedia

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    A predominantly Roman Catholic practice is to place a medal of Saint Christopher, the patron saint of truck drivers and travelers in general, [2] inside the car. Usually, the driver will have this medal blessed by a priest. An ancient legend, mentioned by Erasmus in the Praise of Folly, holds that those who see an image of Saint Christopher ...

  3. Saint Christopher - Wikipedia

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    In French a widespread phrase for such medals is Regarde St Christophe et va-t-en rassuré ("Look at St Christopher and go on reassured", sometimes translated as "Behold St Christopher and go your way in safety"); Saint Christopher medals and holy cards in Spanish have the phrase Si en San Cristóbal confías, de accidente no morirás ("If you ...

  4. Saint Christopher in popular culture - Wikipedia

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    During the Beatles’ visit to New York City in August 1964, a fan named Angie McGowan grabbed a St. Christopher's medal from the neck of drummer Ringo Starr. McGowan later returned the medal in a much-publicized event. [11] NASCAR champion Alan Kulwicki, a Roman Catholic, always raced with a St. Christopher devotional medal in his car. [12]

  5. List of United States commemorative coins and medals (1990s)

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    Christopher Columbus Quincentenary dollar [12] Christopher Columbus, a globe, and ships Half of a ship and half of the U.S. Space Shuttle Discovery: Ag 90%, Cu 10% Authorized: 4,000,000 (max) Uncirculated: 106,949 D Proof: 385,241 P 1992 – 1993 $5: Christopher Columbus Quincentenary half eagle [13] Christopher Columbus facing a map of the ...

  6. Devotional medal - Wikipedia

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    Struck and blessed as a protection against pestilence, these medals vary. Subjects include St. Sebastian [7] and St. Roch, different shrines of the Blessed Virgin, and often a view of some particular city. Round them are commonly inscribed letters analogous to those depicted on the Saint Benedict Medal, for example +. z +. D. I. A.

  7. List of awards and honours received by Winston Churchill

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    Winston Churchill received numerous honours and awards throughout his career as a British Army officer, statesman and author.. Perhaps the highest of these was the state funeral held at St Paul's Cathedral, after his body had lain in state for three days in Westminster Hall, [1] an honour rarely granted to anyone other than a British monarch.