I was taught to ask for a blessing from my Parent's, Godparents and any Aunts and Uncles. I would bring my hand up and kiss it and say "Benca,(sp?) Padrinho" or whoever I was addressing. This was done with family members upon seeing them first thing in the morning and again when we went to bed. For those who did not live with us, we would ask the blessing upon seeing them whether it be at their house, at a festa or when they visited us. My godson will still ask a blessing from me when he sees me and it makes me nostalgic for the old days when it was a common occurrence. Mary Ann In a message dated 5/5/2011 7:26:58 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jay_fr...@applimetrix.com writes:
Sorry, all- I sent this from a different email address a few minutes ago and I think it bounced due to lack of permission to post. This address should work. I know that in the old country, my Azorean relatives would honor the custom of asking for the blessing of their elders. My "Uncle" Tony (who is actually my Grandmother's brother) told me a funny story about attending family functions and funerals where my Great Grandfather upon entering a room would see all of the old and imposing "Aunts" lined up. My Vavoo would get serious and tell Uncle Tony (with emphasis), "Now, you go up right away to them and ask for their blessing; I don't want any trouble". I always laugh, because I can picture my Vavoo saying that. And from family stories that were passed down, you sure didn't want to mess with the old aunts in my family. So, on the subject of the blessing, do any of you know how it actually goes em Portugues, and a rough translation? I was thinking that it would be nice to teach to my kids for the next time that we see Uncle Tony. Thanks in advance, Jay -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at _http://groups.google.com/group/Azores_ (http://groups.google.com/group/Azores) . Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership."
