lunedì

Lunedì is the Italian word for Monday. It is the first day of the week in many cultures, following Sunday and preceding Tuesday. The name originates from the Latin "dies Lunae," meaning "day of the moon." In the Gregorian calendar, Monday is considered the start of the workweek in many countries, marking the return to professional and educational activities after the weekend. Culturally, Monday is often associated with the beginning of new tasks and a fresh start, though it can also be perceived as a day that requires readjustment to routine. The concept of Monday as the first day of the week is widely adopted, though some calendars, particularly in North America, consider Sunday as the first day. In Italy, lunedì holds the same position as in most European countries, signifying the transition from rest to work. The word itself is a direct linguistic descendant of ancient traditions that named days after celestial bodies.