Etymology:
Meaning:
Weekend refers to the period of time from Saturday evening to Sunday evening, typically considered days of rest or recreation after the work week.
Origin:
The concept of a designated weekend for rest and leisure originated in ancient civilizations. In Mesopotamia, for example, the seventh day was designated as a day of rest under King Hammurabi's Code of Laws (c. 1750 BCE).
In the Jewish tradition, the Sabbath (Saturday) has been observed as a day of rest and worship since the Ten Commandments (c. 1300 BCE).
In Christianity, Sunday (the "Lord's Day") was designated as the day of rest and worship in the early centuries CE.
The modern concept of a weekend as a time for leisure and relaxation emerged gradually in the 19th and 20th centuries, as industrialization and urbanization led to a separation of work and leisure time.
In the United Kingdom, the Saturday half-holiday (a day's leave on Saturday afternoon) became popular in the late 19th century. In the United States, the two-day weekend began to be widely adopted in the early 20th century, particularly after the Great Depression when shortened work weeks became more common.
Today, weekends are considered a fundamental part of the work-life balance in many cultures around the world.
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