Sunday
Sunday
Sunday (/ˈsʌndeɪ, -di/; from Old English Sunnandæg, meaning "sun's day") is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In some traditions, it is viewed as the first day of the week, while in others, it is considered the seventh.
Etymology
The name Sunday derives from Old English Sunnandæg, which is derived from a Germanic interpretation of the Latin phrase dies solis, or "day of the sun". This is a translation of the ancient Greek hēméra hēlíou. The English noun has cognates in all other Germanic languages, including Dutch zondag and German Sonntag.
Related Terms
- Weekend: The period of the week in which Sunday typically falls, often associated with rest and leisure activities.
- Sabbath: A day of religious observance and abstinence from work, often observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening in Judaism and some Christian denominations, and on Sunday in most of Christianity.
- Lord's Day: A term used by some Christian denominations to refer to Sunday, which they regard as a day of worship and rest, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- Sunday school: A religious institution most Christian denominations offer for children and adults, taking place on Sunday mornings before or during worship time.
In Medicine
While not directly related to medicine, Sunday has been associated with various health and wellness practices. For example, Sunday Syndrome refers to the anxiety or depression that can set in as the weekend comes to a close and the workweek looms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sunday
- Wikipedia's article - Sunday
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