Blaise

Blaise means “lisping” or “stammering” (from Latin “blaesus”) and “royal” or “kingly” (from ancient Greek “basíleios/βασίλειος” = kingly/of the king/royal or “basileús/βασιλεύς” = king).

On St. Blaise's Day, Catholic families take their children to have their throughts blessed. The priest takes two white candles with red ribbons tied around the center and places one on each side of the neck with the bottoms crossed near the center of the chest. This blessing will protect you from choking or throat ailments. It is also good luck to wear red ribbon around your neck specifically after this ceremony.