The siesta in Spain occurs sometime after lunch and during it, the world kind of shuts down for a while. Stores close, nobody works, and people relax or take a nap for a couple of hours. Afterwards, work is resumed and people go about their normal activities. Some other countries also have afternoon naps as part of their tradition, usually in countries with warmer climates, where the heat starts to take a toll on you that time of day. In Spain, and throughout much of Europe, lunch is the biggest meal of the day, as opposed to America, where breakfast is supposed to be the biggest meal of the day, supplying you with energy for the whole day. While in Spain, I experienced siesta, and became very fond of it. According to research, people lose steam twice in a 24-hour period: at night, and in the afternoon. These are the two easiest times to fall asleep. Also, after large meals, a person's blood glucose level tends to drop, resulting in drowsiness. Since the largest meal in Spain is lunch, it makes a lot of sense that people would get tired in the afternoon. The siesta is an important part of Spanish culture because it rejuvinates people so they are able to work longer and harder afterwards. It's a concept that I think should be looked into here in the United States. I think it would be a great way to lessen stress in the busy lives of people here. Yes, you may work later. But the quality of your work will surely be better after a much needed break.
I found a very entertaining article about this topic. Check it out!
http://media.www.bcheights.com/media/storage/paper144/news/2002/09/24/Features/ThreeHour.Spanish.Siesta.Satisfies-279611.shtml
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