I WISH when visiting a place for...

@Shavkat (141906)
Philippines
December 23, 2020 5:43pm CST
... the first time. I am not sure if you have this silly practice. When I was a young kid, most elders keep on telling us to wish when being in this situation. Honestly, I find it weird. Regardless, I still do it. As I am thinking about this, it comes into my mind that there are other ways that people wish on something or to someone, such as breaking the wishbones, wishing before blowing the birthday candles, wishing others through greeting cards, throwing coins to a wishing well, etc. Now, I am wishing all of you a Merry Christmas. We are preparing for Christmas Eve later and it will be a simple celebration with the family. Are there any other ways how to wish someone or something? Are you a wishful thinker? Image Credit: funimada.com
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 20
Thanks for the good wishes. I didn't know about having a wish the first time you go to a place. That is new to me.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
25 Dec 20
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
24 Dec 20
Until now, I am still searching where it is originated. I hope you will have a good celebration this Christmas Eve.
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cterine9991985
@cabuyogty (4487)
• Philippines
24 Dec 20
@Shavkat Merry Christmas
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
24 Dec 20
Yes we do practice the wish bones and the coins in a fountain. Also if finding a penny in the street, spit on it and put it in your shoe for luck Also a very Merry Christmas to you Shavvi my friend you and family there. Have fun
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
24 Dec 20
I wish also the same. We believed in finding a lucky penny on the streets. But now, I ignored it because of this virus.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
26 Dec 20
@Shavkat Yes I know what you mean..I dont care I still pick them up and wash my hands
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (84701)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Dec 20
I try not to be to much of one, if I'm being honest. I perfer not to wish to hard, unless I'm willing to work to make that wish come true.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
24 Dec 20
In this case, it applies the common phrase: 'Actions speak louder than voice.' If we wanted something, then we work hard for it.
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ARIES1973
@ARIES1973 (11944)
• Legaspi, Philippines
24 Dec 20
Thank you for the great wish! It's always good to wish others success and good life. We can do that anywhere and every day.! I wish you too a very Merry Christmas and more success on your career.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
24 Dec 20
It is the best time to wish others good wishes. I agree with you. I hope that everything will be fine next year and we can live a new normal life.
Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
24 Dec 20
I like your Christmas greeting, very colorful. Merry Christmas to you as well. I never thought before how many ways we wish for things. How about wish upon a star and some wish when they see comets.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
24 Dec 20
A falling star can be one of them. It will be lucky to see it and wish big time. Thank you for liking it.
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Kitycat
@KityCat (7739)
• India
24 Dec 20
Have a nice Christmas @Shavkat
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
24 Dec 20
I hope you, too. Thank you.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
24 Dec 20
I just wish with good intent. Thanks for the Christmas wishes.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
24 Dec 20
I agree. We can always give wishes with a real purpose. It's my pleasure to greet you.
LK2018
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
26 Dec 20
Most of the time, but I know it doesn't come true either. I only give thanks to what I still have.
Anna
@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
24 Dec 20
I know about the wishbone or the coin into a well or a fountain and also wishing before blowing the birthday candles. You must never disclose your wish or it will never come true. I wish you a Merry Christmas.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
25 Dec 20
I agree. We can not even whisper the wishes. Merry Christmas to you, too.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Dec 20
It's good to wish people well. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
27 Dec 20
I did have a nice Christmas day. I hope you, too.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
28 Dec 20
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Dec 20
@Shavkat I'm glad you did. Yes, I did.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
24 Dec 20
I think I am a wishful thinker. I wish you a blessed Christmas celebration. Merry Christmas.
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Teti ariani
@Cheyee (8352)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
24 Dec 20
Yes, my religion has something we called 'nazar'. It's like if my wish come true I will do 'this'. 'This' is something good like fasting, giving money for charity, visit orphan, feeding the poors, all the good deeds.