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Don't forget to set your clocks back for Daylight Saving Day - gain an extra hour of sleep and enjoy the longer, brighter days ahead!
Get ready to turn back the clocks and gain an extra hour of daylight on Daylight Saving Day, which falls on the first Sunday in November! This annual tradition started in 1916 as a way to conserve energy during World War I, and has since become a regular occurrence in many countries around the world. While some may grumble about losing an hour of sleep, this day also brings with it the promise of brighter evenings and more time for outdoor activities. So let's embrace this small change and make the most out of that extra hour of daylight!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1784</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Initial Idea Proposed</div><div class='timeline-text'>Benjamin Franklin was the first to suggest the concept of daylight saving, although in jest, in a letter to the editor of the Journal of Paris.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1895</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Serious Proposal</div><div class='timeline-text'>New Zealand scientist George Vernon Hudson proposed a daylight saving scheme to the Wellington Philosophical Society.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1916</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Germany Adopts Daylight Saving</div><div class='timeline-text'>Germany and Austria became the first countries to implement Daylight Saving Time to conserve coal during World War I.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1966</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Uniform Time Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The U.S. instituted the Uniform Time Act, establishing a system of uniform (within each time zone) Daylight Saving Time throughout the U.S. and its possessions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Date Changes</div><div class='timeline-text'>The federal law was amended to begin Daylight Saving Time on the first Sunday in April and end on the last Sunday in October.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Energy Policy Act Adjustment</div><div class='timeline-text'>According to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Daylight Saving Time was extended by four weeks beginning in 2007. It now begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a spring forward party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate the extra hour of daylight by throwing a party with friends and family. Embrace the change and enjoy the longer days ahead!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take advantage of the extra hour of sunlight</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use the extra hour of daylight to do something fun outdoors, like going for a hike, having a picnic, or playing your favorite sport.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a daylight saving time-themed movie marathon</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pick out movies that have themes related to time travel or shifting time zones to watch on daylight saving day. It's a fun way to embrace the concept and spend time with loved ones.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spring cleaning session</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use the extra hour of daylight to get a head start on your spring cleaning. Open up the windows, let in some fresh air, and declutter your space.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a time-themed dinner party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Serve dishes that represent different time zones or have names related to time, like "clockwork chicken" or "time warp tacos". Get creative and have fun with it!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>More daylight means more time for activities</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With the clocks being set an hour ahead, we get to enjoy an extra hour of sunlight in the evenings. This gives us more time to do outdoor activities like hiking, biking, or even simply sitting outside and enjoying the sunshine.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a small sign that spring is on its way</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>As much as we may dread losing an hour of sleep, Daylight Saving Time is a reminder that warmer weather and longer days are coming soon. It's a glimmer of hope after the long winter months.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It can improve our mood and energy levels</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The extra hour of sunlight can also have positive effects on our mental health. More exposure to natural light can increase serotonin levels in the brain, which can improve mood and energy levels. Say goodbye to those winter blues!</p></div></div>
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