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When DST's beginning was moved from the last Sunday in April to the First Sunday churches took the biggest hit, since that Sunday often coincides with Palm Sunday or Easter. Folks who forget to "spring forward" are an hour late to services.

The earliest that western Easter can ever fall is March 22; thus the earliest that western Palm Sunday can ever fall is March 15, which would be the third Sunday of March. Having DST begin on the second Sunday of March would end the Palm Sunday/Easter Sunday time change conflict.

I'm not as impressed with keeping it through the first Sunday in November.

Good observation.

I agree that the November change would not be great. As it is, waiting until the end of October already is bad enough, since by then it is quite dark (usually sunrise is after 7:30 am) in the morning. Also, the sun sets so early anyway, that extending it another hour does not make a significant difference (5:00 vs. 6:00 pm) at the end of October. Personally, I think Standard Time should kick back in on the first Sunday of October.

In any case, I like DST, and would hate to part with the late sun sets in the summer. So, I vote in favor of the system. Keeps life interesting (at least for a calendar enthusiast/time keeping kind of guy).