gifts, good fortune, or expressions of approval from a higher power or person in authority.
From Old English 'bledsian' meaning 'to consecrate with blood,' derived from 'blod' (blood). The meaning evolved from religious ceremonies to general expressions of gratitude and good wishes.
Blessings originally meant being marked with blood in sacred rituals—pretty intense! Over time, the word softened to mean any kind of good fortune, showing how language can transform dark origins into positive meanings.
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