Understanding Poland's Birthday Tradition

Me too!

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.

I get that.


I have never heard that before.


New to me.

Didn`t your Polish parents say it to each other???