[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Portuguese words for blessing

2014-02-06 Thread Terri
This tradition definately isn't old in MY house. My parents still give me a screwy face if I'm in their house and I haven't asked for their blessing . Dad abenca...or Mom abenca If I forget and say it minutes later...I'd get the response and a Oh! Finally! I still ask my aunts

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Portuguese words for blessing

2014-02-05 Thread Rodney Figueiredo
I have to say that growing up in Brazil, we have the same tradition. It is a sign of respect to ask for your grandparent's blessing whenever you see them. We usually ask for it by saying Benção, Vó/Vô and they reply Deus te abençõe. On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 12:41:16 AM UTC-5, Cheri