Why do we make a wish when we see a shooting star? #shorts

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Do you know why you should make a wish when you see a shooting star? This lovely custom dates back to ancient times. It was believed that shooting stars were stars that died as they fell from the sky.
The phenomenon was associated with the death of a human being, as if their soul were ascending to heaven at the same time. The deceased could then take the wish made for them with them, to grant it.



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