Why do we say "God bless you" after a sneeze?

Posted by Dee on September 20, 2001

I have a project due in school and my assignment is to find out why we say "God Bless You" to someone after they sneeze. I can't find any concrete info. Can anyone help?

• Re"God bless you" ESC 09/20/01
• Why do we say "God bless you" after a sneeze? Bruce Kahl 09/20/01