One Polish birthday tradition I like is singing "sto lat
Me too!
Understanding Poland's Birthday Tradition
Me too!
Why not 200 years?
Because it is sneering. My wife`s grandma was 101 when she died. When 99, people wished her 200 years not to offend her with 100 years coz it would suggest only one more year of life. . But as she was completely incapacitated and required daily care, the 200 years also sounded like sick irony.
I recall hearing "Sto lat!" in Poland following a loud sneeze as well.
Yes, we say it to the sneezer. Polish tradition. Do you know why?
If you don`t, you can always try to guess.
Is it a riddle??
Yes.
Shyt, I am obsesssed. I can`t stop thinking about riddles.
If you don`t, you can always try to guess.
Is it a riddle??
Yes.
Shyt, I am obsesssed. I can`t stop thinking about riddles.
My wife`s grandma was 101 when she died. When 99, people wished her 200 years not to offend her with 100 years
I get that.
I recall hearing "Sto lat!" in Poland following a loud sneeze as well.
I have never heard that before.
Yes, we say it to the sneezer.
New to me.
New to me.
Didn`t your Polish parents say it to each other???