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Thursday is the fourth day of the week in many cultures, following Wednesday and preceding Friday. The concept of a seven-day week has been around for centuries, and many cultures have assigned specific meanings and associations to each day of the week.
Thursday is significant in many religions and cultures, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Norse mythology.
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The name “Thursday” is derived from the Old English word “Þunresdæg,” which means “Thor’s day.”
In Norse mythology, Thor was the god of thunder and lightning, and was associated with strength, protection, and fertility. The day was named in his honour, and many cultures continue to use variations of his name to refer to Thursday.
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In many languages, the name for Thursday is also associated with Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder. The Latin name for Thursday is “dies Iovis,” which means “day of Jupiter.” Many languages, including French, Italian, and Spanish, use variations of this name to refer to Thursday.
Jupiter was identified with Thunor (Norse for Thor in northern Europe), so most Germanic languages name the day after Thor: Torsdag in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, Hósdagur/Tórsdagur in Faroese, Donnerstag in German or Donderdag in Dutch.
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Thursday is sometimes called “Little Friday” because it is seen as a precursor to the weekend.
This has led to the development of many Thursday night social activities, including happy hours, concerts, and other events.
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In Christianity, Thursday is associated with the Last Supper, which Jesus had with his disciples before his crucifixion.
This event is commemorated during Holy Week, which leads up to Easter Sunday. In some churches, a special service is held on Holy Thursday to mark the occasion.
Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday (also known as Great and Holy Thursday, Holy and Great Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Sheer Thursday, and Thursday of Mysteri+es, among other names) is the day during Holy Week that commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.+
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In Hindu mythology, Thursday is associated with the planet Jupiter, which is believed to be a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, and good fortune. Many Hindus view Thursday as an auspicious day for beginning new endeavors, including marriages and business ventures. They may also perform special ceremonies and prayers on this day to honor Jupiter and seek his blessings.
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In astrology, Jupiter is associated with good luck and abundance. The astrological and astronomical sign of the planet Jupiter (♃ Jupiter) is sometimes used to represent Thursday.
Thursday is aligned by the planet Jupiter and the astrological signs of Pisces and Sagittarius.
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People born on Thursday are said to be optimistic, adventurous, and driven by a desire for knowledge and success. They may be drawn to careers in education, law, or philosophy, and tend to have a natural leadership ability.
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The Chinese zodiac sign for Thursday is the Rat. According to Chinese astrology, people born under the sign of the Rat are intelligent, resourceful, and adaptable. They are good at solving problems and can thrive in a variety of different environments.
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Thursday is considered an auspicious day for many activities in Hindu culture, including weddings, buying property, and starting a new business. Hindus believe that performing important tasks on Thursday can bring good luck and blessings from the gods. Many Hindu temples offer special prayers and services on Thursdays to honor Jupiter and seek his blessings.
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In many cultures, Thursday is associated with the color purple. Purple has long been considered a royal color, and is often associated with wealth, power, and wisdom. It is also associated with creativity and spirituality, and is a popular color for meditation and other spiritual practices.
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Thursday is the busiest day of the week for some businesses, including grocery stores and restaurants. Many people do their grocery shopping and eat out on Thursdays, in preparation for the weekend.
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In Australia, most cinema movies premieres are held on Thursdays. Also, most Australians are paid on a Thursday, either weekly or fortnightly.
Shopping malls in Australia see this as an opportunity to open longer than usual, generally until 9 pm, as most pay cheques are cleared by Thursday morning.
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Many television shows and movies premiere on Thursday nights. This tradition dates back to the 1980s, when NBC began airing its “Must See TV” lineup on Thursday nights. The popularity of this programming block led other networks to start scheduling their own popular shows on Thursday nights, and the tradition has continued to this day.
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In some cultures, Thursday is considered the unluckiest day of the week. This belief dates back to ancient times, when Thursday was associated with the god of thunder and lightning, who was often seen as a destructive and unpredictable force. In some cultures, it is believed that starting a new project or journey on Thursday will bring bad luck and misfortune.
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In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. This tradition dates back to 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving to be held on the last Thursday in November.
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In many European countries, Thursday is sometimes referred to as “student’s day” because it is a common day for exams and lectures. Many universities and schools schedule important exams and classes on Thursdays, and students may spend long hours studying and preparing for these events.
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In some African cultures, Thursday is considered a day for honouring ancestors and spiritual leaders. Many people perform rituals and make offerings to their ancestors on Thursdays, as a way of honoring their heritage and seeking guidance from those who have passed on.
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The Thor’s Day Tornado Outbreak of 1975 was a series of deadly tornadoes that occurred on Thursday, April 3, 1975, in the central United States. The outbreak resulted in 319 deaths and over 5,000 injuries, and is considered one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history.
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In Islam, Thursdays are one of the days in a week in which Muslims are encouraged to do voluntary fasting, the other being Mondays.
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In Judaism, Thursdays are considered auspicious days for fasting. The Didache (an early Christian treatise) warned early Christians not to fast on Thursdays to avoid Judaizing, and suggested Fridays instead.
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In some cultures, it is considered bad luck to start a journey on a Thursday. This belief may stem from the associations of Thursday with Jupiter, who was believed to be a powerful and sometimes unpredictable force in ancient Roman mythology, which could lead to unforeseen obstacles and challenges.
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In the United Kingdom, all general elections since 1935 have been held on a Thursday, and this has become a tradition, although not a requirement of the law which merely states that an election may be held on any day "except Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday, bank holidays in any part of the United Kingdom and any day appointed for public thanksgiving and mourning".
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In the nursery rhyme, "Monday's Child", "Thursday's Child has far to go".
Monday's child is fair of face,
Tuesday's child is full of grace.
Wednesday's child is full of woe,
Thursday's child has far to go.
Friday's child is loving and giving,
Saturday's child works hard for a living.
And the child born on the Sabbath day
Is bonny and blithe, good and gay.
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