Yesterday was “Earth Hour” ….What ? … I know, it does seem the day or in this case the hour gets very little media coverage. How can you make a statement when no one is listening … or should I say watching. Let me spread some info for future celebrations:Earth Hour started in 2007 when 2.2 million residents of Sydney, Australia turned off their non-essential lights for one hour demonstrating the need for climate change control measures. It is now a global event held on the last Saturday in March, 8:30-9:30 pm - your local time. Throughout the world this year not only did regular everyday "Joes" turn out their lights but so did the most famous ancient and modern landmarks including:
The Acropolis in Athens
Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower in Paris
Big Ben ... no not that one … although someone should shut him off... in London
Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro
Chrysler and Empire Buildings in New York City
Colosseum in Rome
Kremlins in Russia
Taj Mahal in Agra
Pyramids of Giza
Towers in Dubai
Forbidden City in Beijing
Sydney Opera House
Niagara Falls ….. and many many many more!!!!
This year the day/hour may have almost gone unannounced by the media BUT now you know when it is and can celebrate the day like a holiday. This could be a the GREATEST holiday of them all ... no presents to shop for ... no relatives over for ham ... years away before becoming a Hallmark moment ... and its only an hour!
Happy Earth Hour everyone!
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