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Daniel's Pony

PigDog is a charity case

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If you can't tell I'm working through Dave Raggett's tutorial on w3.org . . . the last thing in the basic lesson is lists

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Note that lists can be nested, one within another. For instance:

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Bomboniera

The BOMBONIERA can be traced back to the early days of European history, when among the wealthy aristocrats the bomboniere was given to celebrate birthdays, christenings and marriages. In their earliest form bomboniere were made of gold, precious stones, crystal or porcelain. Even its contents were of great value — as sugar was a costly delicacy prized for its supposed medical properties.

In the centuries that followed, as the cost of sugar reduced and with the mass-production of sugared almonds (confetti), bomboniere in its many forms reached all sections of the populace. Almonds have been given at weddings to wish the couple health, wealth, happiness, longevity and fertility for over a thousand years, but not until the 13th century were they covered with a layer of sugar to become confetti.

Today, "bomboniere," under its various names is given in European and Mediterranean countries. In Italy, bomboniere is an exquisite gift made of lace, net, artificial flowers and ribbon with five sugared almonds (confetti). The almonds, with their natural bitterness totally covered with sugar, symbolize the "bitter/sweet" life of a married couple. The bomboniere can be combined with a little gift to reflect the importance of the occasion. The bride and the groom arrange for these bomboniere to be given as a thank you to symbolize their special acknowledgement of each friend and relative who shares their special joy.