Naija Gist - Latest: Why do people say ‘bless you’ when someone sneezes?
When someone sneezes, we say, “Bless you” without thinking, but have you ever wondered why? Where did this habit come from, and what does it really mean? People have been saying "bless you" for ...
NBC Connecticut: Why do we say ‘bless you' when we hear someone sneeze?
FOX8 Cleveland: Why do we say ‘God bless you’ when someone sneezes?
(WJW) – God bless you. Gesundheit. Salute. No matter how you say it, the meaning behind it is the same. A sneeze is your body’s way of removing dirt, dust and pollen or other irritants from your nose ...
(WTAJ) — “Bless you” or “God bless you” is a phrase most Americans say when someone sneezes, but why do we say it and where did it come from? The exact origins of the saying are unclear. However, ...
NBC New York: Why do we say ‘bless you' when we hear someone sneeze?
The phrase “bless you” is almost reflexive in many cultures, uttered almost immediately after someone sneezes. But why do we say it? This tradition, steeped in history, superstition, and religion, ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Are you programmed to say “bless you” or “gesundheit” when you hear someone sneeze? For some of us, it is a normal reaction to automatically say these things when someone around us ...
Dear Miss Manners: I moved in with my boyfriend and discovered he has, in my opinion, a rather unusual habit. Not only does he say “bless you” in response to sneezes, but he does so in response to ...