ext_64156 ([identity profile] herbalgrrl.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] sophiaserpentia 2006-04-13 02:11 pm (UTC)

I say *gesund*-- which to me is more of a reminder for people to care for their health than anything. It used to bother me (years ago) if people didn't say something when I sneezed til I realized I was being supersticious & silly.

I believe *bless you* originated in the idea that the soul leaves the body for a moment when one sneezes-- thus allowing illness/ demons in.


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