"Bless You" when someone sneezes

Posted by Sarah on September 02, 2000

I am looking for the origin of why we say "Bless You", when someone sneezes. Help??

• "Bless You" when someone sneezes Bruce Kahl 09/02/00
  • "Bless You" when someone sneezes James Briggs 09/02/00
    • "Bless You" when someone sneezes Frankie 09/05/00
      • "Bless You" when someone sneezes Dr JOhn Wallace 09/06/00
        • "Bless You" when someone sneezes Bob 09/06/00
          • "Bless You" when someone sneezes Fred Hindle 09/08/00