We all are familiar with the Mexican ‘siesta’ and it was always described as being due to laziness.
Which isn’t true. It was being done then for the same reason this is being done now.
I’m not in Spain or Mexico and today, I worked outside mowing from 8 til 12. I’m on siesta right now.
Right you are! the ‘siesta” was for the hottest time of the day. Shut down for a bit then back to work.
However, do you remember a song called “Tomorrow” in Spanish... men yan ahh.. or some such?