Gotta Love the Siesta

Fire of Liberty

Now I'm all for the Europeans adjusting their work habits and moving away from the socialistic ideals of a limited work week (below 40hrs), eight weeks of vacation to remain competitive with the rest of the world and keep the economy going but I think the people of Spain are losing their heart and a well known cultural identity with the dissolution of the seista. After nearly 500 years of tradition in which people take a short rest at mid-day to gather with their family for food, conversation, bonding and a little nap before returning to work, I think changing a way of things will have a far greater impact on the youth and family structure of Spain. The folks in Spain need to step up and shout "No Mas" to such a change and fully embrace this traditional aspect of their history and culture before Spain becomes just another European state.