27 Fun Facts About Wednesdays You Wish You Knew Earlier

Fun Facts About Wednesdays

Here are 27 Fun Facts About Wednesdays You Wish You Knew Earlier

1. Wednesday is named after the German god “Woden”.

Woden is among the most important gods of German mythology and is often considered to be equal to the Norse god Odin.

According to traditions, Woden is responsible for creating human beings and possessor of knowledge, death, and cure.

2. Roman God Mercury is also associated with Wednesday.

Wednesday does not only derive its name from Woden but Wednesday also gets its name from Roman God Mercury. The name for Wednesday in French is “Mercredi”, in Italian it is “Mercoledi”, and in Spanish, it is “Miercoles”.

3. Wednesday has many other Language translations.

In different languages, Wednesday gets its name from a god but that’s not always true.

The translation of Wednesday in Slavic nations including Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Czechia is “the middle” Day. Additionally, Wednesday is known as the “third day” in China.

4. Wednesday is not good to be born on Wednesday according to the nursery rhyme.

Based on the day of birth, the nursery rhyme associates certain characteristics with a baby. Unfortunately, for those who are born on Wednesday, the poem says, “Wednesday’s child is full of woe”.

So, if you are born on Wednesday then you got a challenge to turn it around.

5. It is a day of sacrifice for Catholics and Christians.

Ash Wednesday is the name given to the first day of Lent by Catholics all around the world. A 40-day sacrifice known as the Lenten sacrifice is a custom associated with Lent. Christians repent for their sins.

They confess their sins by fasting or giving up material possessions.

6. Wednesday is a good day to drink an inexpensive Chardonnay.

On Wednesdays, it’s typical for many restaurants and bars to offer discounted wine rates. The chardonnay grape variety produces white wine and is a major grape in Trento, Cremant, and Champagne.

Chardonnay is a small village in France and from here these grapes have originated.

7. The betrayal of Jesus is known as Spy Wednesday.

Judas, who penetrated the ranks of Jesus’ inner group, is referred to as the spy. In exchange for a little amount of money, judas revealed the whereabouts of Jesus Christ which led to the brutal killing of Jesus.

It is also known as good Wednesday.

8. Red Wednesday stands against religious violence.

Red Wednesday is observed annually to raise awareness about the repression, violence, torture, and suffering against Christians all over the world.

During the last days of November, buildings across the world are lit up in red to show solidarity for the Christian community.

9. Hump Day is the nickname of Wednesday.

Wednesday marks the midpoint of the work week for those work from 9 to 5.

Hump Day so signifies that you have completed half of your week’s work and are two days away from the holidays of the weekend to get rest and make some enjoyment.

10. You must ignore “D” while pronouncing Wednesday.

Many fail to properly pronounce the word “Wednesday”. People forget that D should be silent while pronouncing Wednesday. However, interestingly in different parts of Scotland and England, the D is not silent.

11. Wednesday is the fourth day of the week in the US, Canada, and Japan.

Another fun fact about Wednesday is that International Standard considers Wednesday as the third day of the week because the first day is Monday.

However, in the US, Canada, and Japan, since the first day of the week is Sunday, Wednesday comes as the fourth day of the week.   

12. Budhavra is the name for Wednesday in Hindu mythology.

Budhavra is the name for Wednesday and is associated with one of the gods of Hinduism Buddha. Buddha, who is comparable to the Roman god Mercury, is not only the god of Wednesday but also of goods and money.

13. Wednesday is the name of the Football club in England.

In 1820, Sheffield Wednesdays, a team located in the UK, began as the Wednesday Cricket Club. Because all the original members of the club were free on Wednesday from their respective jobs, the club was given the name “Wednesday.”

14. On Wednesday evenings, religious rituals are performed by Christians in the US.

On Wednesday nights, American Christians often offer prayers or study the bible. It is also obvious from the fact that on Wednesdays, sports events are not held by Public Schools in the US.

Instead, boys’ games are played on Friday and Tuesday, while girls’ sports events are organized on Thursday.

15. Ash Wednesday: A series of bushfires started on Wednesday in Australia.

In 1983, a series of over 100 bushfires started in south-eastern Australia. Years of extreme weather and drought caused this catastrophic event.

75 people died as a result of the disaster, 2,600 people were hurt, and 300,000 animals perished. Up to 9000 homes were burned and total damages were $324 million.

16. Thai solar calendar associates green and grey colors with Wednesday.

According to the traditions of Thai, for each day of the week, there is a color associated with it based on the God who guards that day. Unlike other days, Wednesday has two colors associated with it which are Green and Grey.

Green is for day and grey is for night

17. Wednesday once was a lucky day for stock investors.

Despite the unpredictability of the stock market, data from 1932 to 2007 indicated that Wednesdays consistently produced the highest returns.

S&P 500 returned 2,179% on Wednesdays, 244% on Tuesdays, -98.5% on Mondays, and 175% on Thursdays. However, this trend has changed and now Saturday has replaced Wednesday.

18. One of the largest earthquakes was recorded in China on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, July 28, 1976, a massive earthquake that was among the largest ever recorded hit Tangshan, China. The magnitude of 7.6 earthquake shockwaves killed around 655,000 people.

Most of the deaths occurred because of roof collapses. It remains China’s deadliest earthquake to this day.

19. Wednesday is a good day to have a discussion with your boss.

According to surveys, your managers are most likely to give a positive response to your requests on Wednesday.

If you are thinking of taking leave or want to discuss your salary and promotion, then Wednesday is a good day to approach your boss.

20. Wing Wednesdays are celebrated in North America.

The discount doesn’t stop at wine, you can get the most delectable, spicy, and messy chicken wings at lower prices than wine on Wednesday. Some sports bars even charge 5 cents per wing in North America.

Just another reason why we adore Wednesday.

21. Wednesday is a Dark day in US democratic history.

January 6, 2021, Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential race, a crowd of his supporters attacked the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. the mob tried to stop the joint session of Congress from officially announcing Joe Biden’s victory by calculating the electoral college votes.

22. Wednesday is the Peak Posting Day when it comes to social media.

Surveys have shown that Wednesday is the most “social” day of all days of the week. People communicate with one another throughout the day through posts on social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Midweek is the best time to take a break from work and have some fun.

23. Wednesday and Mercury share an astrological sign.

Mercury and Wednesday both have the same astrological signs. Dies Mercurii is its exact translation in Roman. This surely explains why the name for Wednesday in Romantic languages often pertains to mercury.

24. A movie character is actually named Wednesday Addams.

The fictional character in the Addams Film is the only daughter of Addams. The character has been featured in film, video games, and television. Based on the nursery rhyme line, Charles Addams gave her the name Wednesday.

Joan Blake, an associate of Addams, came up with the name Wednesday.

25. Throughout history, 1800 is the only century that began on the day of Wednesday.

Another interesting fact about Wednesday is there are usually 52 Wednesdays in a year.

26. Wednesday is a unisex name.

Wednesday is a gender-neutral name. so, it can be used to give names to both boys and girls.

27. The translation for Wednesday in Japanese is “water day”.

The day is known as “Water Day” in Japan. In Norse mythology, Odin is associated with Jupiter/Zeus, while in Roman and Greek mythology, Odin was incorrectly identified with the god Mercury.

Wednesday was chosen because of Mercury, whose symbol is water because it is a liquid metal.

Conclusion

Wednesdays are a midweek day that can be filled with fun and interesting facts. Did you know that Wednesday is named after the Norse god Odin, who is known for his wisdom and knowledge?

Or that Wednesday is considered the “hump day” of the week, marking the halfway point until the weekend? Wednesdays can also be a lucky day for some, with the superstition that whatever you do on a Wednesday will determine your luck for the rest of the week.

These are just a few of the fun facts about Wednesdays that can add some excitement and curiosity to your midweek routine.