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Why do we say bless you everytime someone sneezes?
Can anyone tell me where this saying originated? Its a myth that its said because your heart stops beating every time you sneeze. That is a medical impossibility. If your heart stopped, you would drop to the floor. Any thoughts where this came from?
4 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
It's the same as when we cover our mouths when we yawn. People used to believe that it had to do with the devil. With sneezing it was the devil coming out of you. With yawning it was to prevent the devil getting into you. So, you get blessed when you sneeze out the devil. When you hear the German version (which I can't spell), it means good health.
- 1 decade ago
It has something to do with trying to ward off evil spirits that supposedly are more likely to gain entry on the sneeze...
- Smooch The PoochLv 71 decade ago
No, it's because way back when people thought you were releasing demons when you sneezed, therefore they blessed you afterwards.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
its meant to be your soul tring to leave.. but the someone says bless you and you say thank you back it stays :D
