concept   siesta
culture   Greece
statement   In Greece, taking a midday siesta is a common practice to escape the heat.

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1 lunchtime siesta Greece A traditional custom where businesses close for a few hours to allow people to rest and socialize during the midday meal break. 1
2 siesta Greece It is common to have a midday break for a short nap or rest, especially in the warmer months 1
3 siesta Greece Common practice to have a midday rest or break from work, reflecting a laid-back lifestyle. 1
4 siesta Greece Traditional midday rest, considered important for conserving energy and coping with the heat 1
5 siesta Greece Traditional midday rest period to escape the heat and rest up for the afternoon 1
6 siesta Greece Common practice to take a midday nap to escape the heat and rest 1
7 siesta Greece It is common to have a midday break for a nap or rest due to the hot climate. 1
8 siesta Greece Common to take a midday nap to avoid the hottest part of the day 1
9 siesta Modern Greece Afternoon rest period, known as 'mesimeri', is a common practice 1