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WLL820514

China

February 11, 2007

Most cultures have a customary response to sneezing. Many of the expressions people use are very old and sometimes reflect religious or spiritual beliefs.

In English, the most common expression that people say to someone after they sneeze is “Most cultures have a customary response to sneezing. Many of the expressions people use are very old and sometimes reflect religious or spiritual beliefs.

In English, the most common expression that people say to someone after they sneeze is “Bless you.” “Bless you” is the shortened version of the expression “God bless you.” No one knows for certain the origin of this expression but it is believed to date back several centuries. Like expressions in many other countries, “Bless you” is meant to protect a person who sneezes from evil spirits.

Another expression commonly used in English-speaking countries is Gesundheit. It’s actually German and means “good health.” This expression is similar to sayings in France, Spain and other countries, simply wish the person good health rather than trying to protect them from possible evil.
.” “Bless you” is the shortened version of the expression “God bless you.” No one knows for certain the origin of this expression but it is believed to date back several centuries. Like expressions in many other countries, “Bless you” is meant to protect a person who sneezes from evil spirits.

Another expression commonly used in English-speaking countries is Gesundheit. It’s actually German and means “good health.” This expression is similar to sayings in France, Spain and other countries, simply wish the person good health rather than trying to protect them from possible evil.Cool

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05:41 AM Feb 12 2007

KayG

KayG
United Kingdom

An old English childrens singing game:

 A ring a ring a roses,

A pocket full of posies,

A - TISH - ooo A - TISH - oo

All fall down!

 

the game is a memory of the great plague in London - people carried posies of medicinal flowers and herbs to protect themselves.  The first symptom of the plague was sneezing.  If someone sneezed, the response 'bless you' was like a little prayer, saying 'please don't let it be the plague'. 

05:41 AM Feb 12 2007

KayG

KayG
United Kingdom

An old English childrens singing game:

 A ring a ring a roses,

A pocket full of posies,

A - TISH - ooo A - TISH - oo

All fall down!

 

the game is a memory of the great plague in London - people carried posies of medicinal flowers and herbs to protect themselves.  The first symptom of the plague was sneezing.  If someone sneezed, the response 'bless you' was like a little prayer, saying 'please don't let it be the plague'.