I always looked at it as symbolic of politicians and governments thinking that they have power over time itself, sort of like Pope Gregory dropping 13 days from the calendar in the 16th century.
I always looked at it as symbolic of politicians and governments thinking that they have power over time itself, sort of like Pope Gregory dropping 13 days from the calendar in the 16th century.
You've probably got a point there!
Thanks. I just can't see any other legit reason why twice a year they decide it's ok to roll back or spring ahead the clock by an hour.
If you think about it, throughout most of recorded history people simply woke up to the rhythm of nature and got on with their day without having to arbitrarily mess with time.