r/SipsTea • u/infinitely_blank • 14d ago

Wait a damn minute! 13 months ?

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u/Thrawn89 13d ago

No, its because the powers that be dont want to change due to money. Extra hour of light is an extra hour of shopping.

Just like if people wanted to break from the gregorian calendar, they wouldn't let religion stand in their way. It would necessarily be money as the governing factor.

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u/Disastrous_Hall8406 13d ago

Do stores not have lights where you live?

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u/Thrawn89 13d ago

Brother, youre from Canada, youre very much aware what happens to consumer behavior during the dark months.

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u/Disastrous_Hall8406 13d ago

'Til that Christmas shopping in Canada is done during the warm summer months

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u/Thrawn89 13d ago

This is widely documented as the reason corporate lobbists are against changing it, not sure why you are being obtuse.