My sister and I used it often. Not sure of its origin. I hadn't really thought about it much until recently (I am 59). I was wondering if it had roots in Catholicism. Maybe coming from Ave part of Ave Maria. But that is just my own speculation. Interesting to read other people's takes on it.
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My sister and I used it often. Not sure of its origin. I hadn't really thought about it much until recently (I am 59). I was wondering if it had roots in Catholicism. Maybe coming from Ave part of Ave Maria. But that is just my own speculation. Interesting to read other people's takes on it.