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Afternoon: In
the afternoon, wealthy Romans took some time
to rest at home, or to relax with friends.
The poor worked constantly.
Luncheon
was usually a cold meal, eaten about 11 o'clock in the morning.
Lunch was bread, salad, olives, cheese, fruit, nuts, and cold meat
left over from dinner the night before.
Siesta: After
lunch, the ancient Romans enjoyed a midday rest or siesta. In
summer, nearly everybody took a nap. In ancient Rome, the streets
were as nearly deserted during the midday rest period as they were
at midnight. Even kids got a 2-3 hour break from school during the
midday rest. (After siesta, kids returned to school to finish their
school day.)
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