jtr1962
Flashaholic
Somehow I feel that's no longer an issue these days. Amazing how institutional inertia often results in totally obsolete laws or customs remaining in place.Apparently, back during Colonial days, candles were very expensive. To the point everyone was told to believe it was 1 hour ahead of Standard time for much of the year.
Even back when it might have served some purpose, why not just move the start times of school/work back an hour instead of changing clocks twice a year? Back then especially it must have been a real pain.