When I was younger, my parents would tell me that we would lose an hour or gain one but I never understood what they meant and why it happened. As Daylight Savings Time approaches, I thought that it would be the perfect topic to talk about in my blog.
Daylight Savings is a yearly tradition when our clock settings move ahead one hour in the summer and then back again in the fall. Since World War 1, Daylight Savings had come in effect not only in the United States but everywhere around the world. Germany and Austria were actually the first countries to adopt this idea because they needed to find a way to conserve fuel. Throughout the years, other countries also adopted this act, including the United States. One of the few individuals who sparked the idea was Benjamin Franklin. He thought that it would be an efficient way to limit the use of candles.
Daylight Savings hasn`t always been a tradition in the United States. In 1918, it was established but later repealed. From 1942 to 1945, the United States attempted this action again to conserve energy during World War II. After many attempts, the United States made Daylight Savings an official action in 1966, under the Uniform Time Act. This act stated that Daylight Savings would happen on the last Sunday of April and end on the last Sunday in October. Nothing had changed about Daylight Savings again until 2005. Under the Energy Policy Act, Daylight Savings time would begin at 2 A.M. on the second Sunday of March and ends at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. This act also gave each state the option of taking this act in effect or not. Some states who don`t do Daylight Savings time include Hawaii and Arizona
So, what are the benefits of Daylight Savings? Back in the day, many people believed that it was beneficial for farmers since it gave them more time to work on the fields. However, others don`t think it was that beneficial. Another benefit is that it influences people to enjoy the outdoors more which includes shopping, exercising and much more since there was more time of daylight. Today, Daylight Savings Time is done for one simple reason, energy conversation.
I believe that Daylight Savings Time was a beneficial action back in the day but not today.
As advancements in our technological and other fields continue to grow, so should our options on how to save energy.
Daylight Savings hasn`t always been a tradition in the United States. In 1918, it was established but later repealed. From 1942 to 1945, the United States attempted this action again to conserve energy during World War II. After many attempts, the United States made Daylight Savings an official action in 1966, under the Uniform Time Act. This act stated that Daylight Savings would happen on the last Sunday of April and end on the last Sunday in October. Nothing had changed about Daylight Savings again until 2005. Under the Energy Policy Act, Daylight Savings time would begin at 2 A.M. on the second Sunday of March and ends at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. This act also gave each state the option of taking this act in effect or not. Some states who don`t do Daylight Savings time include Hawaii and Arizona
So, what are the benefits of Daylight Savings? Back in the day, many people believed that it was beneficial for farmers since it gave them more time to work on the fields. However, others don`t think it was that beneficial. Another benefit is that it influences people to enjoy the outdoors more which includes shopping, exercising and much more since there was more time of daylight. Today, Daylight Savings Time is done for one simple reason, energy conversation.
I believe that Daylight Savings Time was a beneficial action back in the day but not today.
As advancements in our technological and other fields continue to grow, so should our options on how to save energy.
I agree. I don't like it getting dark at 5:15!
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