If you've read Languages & Life Lessons, you know that I grew up in France.
In France, during the 1970s, many schools were closed on Wednesdays, particularly in primary and secondary education. This half-day or no-school Wednesday tradition was part of the educational system at the time. The reasoning behind it was to give children more time for extracurricular activities and to allow families some breathing space during the middle of the week. The practice has since evolved, but in the 1970s, Wednesday was definitely a different kind of day in French schools.
Even though it was a long time ago, there’s still something about Wednesdays that feels different — like a quiet echo from those childhood days, forever etched in the rhythm of the week.
