This Sunday marks Daylight Saving Time—a hotly contested practice of turning the clocks forward one hour. 

Hotly contested because many people wonder why we still have Daylight Saving Time, a concept that was first introduced in the U.S. in 1918. 

Why did it begin? The idea that it gave farmers more daylight in the evenings so they can remain in the fields longer is a myth. The actual reason was to conserve fuel during World War I.  

It seems the main goal was to shift an hour of sunlight from the early morning to the evening, aligning waking hours with daylight.

Today, the U.S. and many countries observe Daylight Saving Time, but two states have opted out: Arizona and Alaska. Considering time zones as well, it seems it would be difficult to figure out what time it is!

On Sunday clocks will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m., meaning we will lose one hour of sleep. 

The next day can also be disorienting as we adjust to the new time (and if you have children—you know how difficult this can be).

Our biggest tip—go to bed earlier. 

Looking ahead, March 20 will be the spring equinox marking the first day of spring. 

We hope it will bring some sunshine and warmer weather as we prepare for those April showers. 

And on Tuesday, March 17 will be St. Patrick’s Day. Jeffersonville is marking the occasion with its annual parade on March 14 at 1 p.m., and the Town of Highland is bringing back its Yulan festivities, with a parade on March 15 starting at 1 p.m. and more events throughout the day.