Just... nothing really, I was just wondering...
2006-08-25 03:49:46 · 14 answers · asked by yune_rain 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
An old habit I suppose. Its a sweet concept really, comforting as a child
2006-08-25 03:53:12 · answer #1 · answered by nylatinanurse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not silly. I don't know the etymology of the phrase, but I can postulate two theories. First, If God is in the heavens, then the stars are part of god, or possibly angels, wishing on a star would be the same as a prayer to an angel.
Second If our loved ones die and go to heaven to be with God, then the stars might be their presence in heaven therefore wishing on a star is asking your fore-bearers to speak with God on your behalf.
Not sure, but I am willing to bet that that is more or less its origin.
2006-08-25 10:59:52 · answer #2 · answered by rehobothbeachgui 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's because all human culture has roots in a prehistoric world of magic. We still resonate to the echoes of this magical pre-religious, nomadic, shamanistic society - perhaps not in everday life but in our art, music, poetry... Primitive societies without our historical, religious and/or scientific viewpoint must have been in absolute awe of the Milky Way. Here was the entire starry universe visible above with no explanation other than it must be magic - it works for me!
2006-08-25 16:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by Cowboy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stars are a "something else" out there. And we think maybe they're listening, or that someone or something out there as far away and as inaccessible as the stars might be listening, and might have some power to change our lives for the better.
2006-08-25 11:04:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps it's because a lot of what we wish for is above and beyond our abilities to reach---just like the stars.
2006-08-25 10:54:19 · answer #5 · answered by raininmyshoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is something we do as a child which we eventually outgrow once we become adults. Like skipping....Have yoiu ever seen an adult Skip? They might do it when no one is around but it is usually an activity reserved for children!
2006-08-25 11:01:33 · answer #6 · answered by angela91739 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the song from Pinochio
2006-08-25 10:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by Patches 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess because god is up there.......next to clouds stars are the most beautiful things in the sky but are prefered because night-time is a more romantic time.......hope that gives a better insight.....good question
2006-08-25 10:52:45 · answer #8 · answered by foudaki 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's silly to "wish upon a star"...
2006-08-25 10:56:06 · answer #9 · answered by watshername 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ideals are like stars
we will never succeed in touching them
but like the wise man on the desert of waters
we choose them as our guides
and following them we reach our destiny.
2006-08-25 11:18:48 · answer #10 · answered by serasotto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋