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The tradition of Sunday as a day of rest was formalized by a Roman Emperor. Emperor Constantine I, the first Christian Roman emperor, issued a civil decree in 321 AD that made Sunday a day of rest from work. This decree aligned with Christian practices, as Sunday was already considered a special day by early Christians to honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In his edict, Constantine declared:
"On the venerable day of the Sun let the magistrates and people residing in cities rest, and let all workshops be closed."

This decree contributed to the widespread observance of Sunday as a day of rest, which became a significant aspect of Christian tradition. However, the origins of rest days are much older, with roots in ancient Jewish Sabbath practices, which observe Saturday as a holy day of rest.