Sunday is the Lord's Day for Christians, yet the name of Sunday has nothing to do with Christianity, but everything to do with even more ancient religions. The ancient Greeks knew that the sun was the source of life on the planet and they gave it prime importance in their thinking. When the Romans later adopted the seven day week they emphasized their respect for the sun by naming the first day of the week for it.
If sun is honored on Sunday, it follows that the Moon should be given a place of prominence on Monday. And, indeed, the word for Monday is derived from a German word.
Tuesday is not named for the number. It is named for a Norse God! The word "Tuesday", was derived from a wholly different religious tradition. Tyr or Tiw was the Norse God of War.
Was Wednesday named for weddings? Not even close. Close only counts in horseshoes. The mid-day of the week is named for the Norse God, Odin. He was also known as Woden or Wotan.
After reading this the next time you hear thunder on Thursday you will remember how this day got its name. Thor was the Norse God of Thunder.
Friday is not meant to be the day of fries, but for a Norse Goddess named Frigga.
Saturday is the only day of the week in the English language that retained its Roman character.
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