Ever since I can remember, I have always responded with a “God bless you,” when I saw someone sneeze. I was told that it was kind and proper to do so without ever understanding why I was being ...

Culture Books & the Arts April 13, 2007 God Bless You, Mr. Vonnegut Kurt Vonnegut, who passed away Wednesday, will be remembered for his brilliant, cynical and often depressing humor.

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 ...

by: Talia Naquin Posted: Feb 28, 2025 / 07:29 AM EST Updated: Feb 28, 2025 / 07:29 AM EST (WJW) – God bless you. Gesundheit. Salute. No matter how you say it, the meaning behind it is the same.

Lee Greenwood discusses the “God Bless the USA Bible” during an interview on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (Video screen grab) ...

Attributing divine blessing to a sneeze may serve various functions when ordinary explanations are lacking. By Judy Mandell Saying “bless you” or “God bless you” after someone sneezes ...