In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" George Bailey and his wife bring a housewarming gift to the Martini family which consists of a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine, and a box of salt. What did they say to the Martinis as they presented these gifts?

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In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" George Bailey and his wife bring a housewarming gift to the Martini family which consists of a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine, and a box of salt. What did they say to the Martinis as they presented these gifts?

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Last updated Nov 23 2016.

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George and Mary give the Martinis bread, salt and wine.

Mary to Mrs. Martini: "Bread that this house may never know hunger."
Mary to Mrs. Martini: "Salt that life may always have flavor."
George to the Martinis: "And wine, that joy and prosperity may reign forever. Enter the Martini castle."

http://www.marthastewart.com/264340/housewarming-gifts

Response last updated by Terry on Nov 23 2016.
Jul 15 2002, 7:22 PM

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Answer 1

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Hector

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The It's A Wonderful Life Book by Jeanine Basinger confirms the dialogue.

Response last updated by Terry on Nov 23 2016.
Jul 15 2002, 8:03 PM

Answer 2

Bread - that this house may never know hunger.
Salt - that life may always have flavor.
Wine - that joy and prosperity may reign forever.

http://www.filmsite.org/itsa2.html

Mon Jul 15 17:26:33 CDT 2002
(Moved from Q#20627 - Duplicate - McG)

In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" George Bailey and his wife bring a housewarming gift to the Martini family which consists of a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine, and a box of salt. What did they say to the Martinis as they presented these gifts?

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