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Holy Crown of Hungary

Okay kiddo, so you know how sometimes people wear crowns to show that they are very important and in charge? Well, Hungary is a country where they also used to have a crown like that, called the Holy Crown of Hungary.

This special crown was made many, many years ago, around the time when your great-great-great-great-great-grandparents were alive. It's made of shiny gold and has different jewels on it that make it look really pretty.

But what makes this crown so special isn't just how it looks. It is believed that this crown has magical powers, because it was said to have been given to a king by an angel! The crown was also used to crown many kings of Hungary throughout history.

However, the crown has been through a lot of tough times. It has been stolen, hidden, and lost many times over the centuries. People have fought wars to get their hands on it, because they believed it was so special.

But don't worry, the Holy Crown of Hungary is now kept safe in a special museum, where people can go and see it. Hungarian people still think the crown is very important and use it in special events, like when the president of Hungary is sworn into office.

So, that's the story of the Holy Crown of Hungary! It's a really old, really pretty crown that is believed to have special powers and is still very important to the people of Hungary today.
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