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Why Friday is the best day and can make you happy or disgraceful
Thank God It’s Friday
Friday is one of the more energetic days in Western societies. For many, it is a day of leisure after a week of hard work. In some Eastern cultures, it is a holy day of prayer.
The celebration of Friday in Western societies has both positive and negative consequences.
The history of Friday in western cultures
While the origins of the day of the week we know as “Friday” can be traced back to the ancient cultures of Rome and Scandinavia, the day is associated with several traditions and superstitions in Western cultures.
In many Christian countries, Friday is considered the day when Jesus was crucified; it is a day of fasting and contemplation.
However, in many other parts of the world, Friday is a day of good luck and celebration.
In some Arabic-speaking countries, for example, Friday is known as “Jumu’ah,” or “Day of Assembly,” and is considered a special day for prayer and reflection.
In many Western cultures, meanwhile, Friday has come to be known as “Freyja’s Day,” after the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
