When researching the origin of "God bless you," theories abound. It is believed that Pope Gregory was known to use the phrase in AD 590 to ward off the bubonic plague because sneezing was thought to ...

(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 ...

Sneeze Psychology: The common reflex to say "God bless you" after a sneeze stems from ancient beliefs about souls leaving the ...

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, ...