Since I've mentioned a few times now how dark it is in Sweden in December, I thought I should let you know just how dark it really is there.
So I Googled Sunrise and Sunset in Stockholm, Sweden ~ my hometown:
12/21 Sunrise: 8:43 AM --- Sunset: 2:48 PM
So six hours of daylight, which I never minded. It was lovely to walk in the dark, looking at the lit up stars, I mentioned earlier, in the windows of the city
I've read about the debate concerning the spring forward, fall back time changes and if that one hour could be detrimental to our health.
So what happens to people in the far north of Sweden, where the polar night lasts about 28 days?
Studies have been made:
Yes, studies have been conducted on the effects of the polar night on people living in northern Sweden, with findings suggesting that while some individuals may experience negative impacts like disrupted sleep cycles and potential mood changes due to reduced daylight, not everyone is significantly harmed, and some may even find the polar night to have positive aspects on their mental health; however, further research is needed to fully understand the effects across different populations in the region.
I would not mind the polar night, I always liked the dark winter days.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteThose who are native to such climes will adapt accordingly. It is only those who live away from such radical timings who ask the question! Like you, I don't mind the long dark hours - although, I equally love the long light hours of summer... YAM xx
I think we need the light summer nights for balance. I love both the dark winter days and light summer nights.
DeleteYam took the words out of my keyboard, so I won't repeat, but agree.
ReplyDeleteWow, I can see her chewing on them now! Anyhow, I agree too. I've also learned that I can stand the cold weather better and the hot weather less well than my neghbor who is Latina.
DeleteI've never minded the dark. But I grew up in the North of England, very like Sweden in its short daylight hours. I don't look eagerly to the solstice.
ReplyDeleteGod Jul Inger från mörkret och regnet i ditt gamla hemland ;) Hoppas du får en fin julhelg och önskar dig ett gott och fridfullt nytt år 2025 !
ReplyDeleteLasse, Lysekil Bohuslän
I will spend Christmas Eve with my Swedish friend, Helena, from Gothenburg, she will bring herring from Ikea. I can't wait!
DeleteGod Jul, Lasse, it's always great to hear from you. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
DeleteWhat interesting information. I did not realize Sweden was so dark. I know Alaska has about four hours of daylight unless you are in north Alaska that has less. I really don't care what time change we have - just stop changing it! lol
ReplyDeleteI agree, let's just stop changing the time.
DeleteInger, do you ever wish you still lived in Sweden? How would your life be different if you had stayed? A brain-teaser question today! 😅
ReplyDeleteSandi, I tried to answer your question here, but I think it will have to be a post for January. Thanks for giving me a subject to think about.
DeleteCan't wait to read it!
DeleteGood grief, six hours of daylight! Well, I'm guessing Alaska is even worse. I don't mind the could, but I hate it when it is dark in the afternoon. One thing is driving in the dark scares me. We have to drive over Afton Mountain for many things. Do you have any plans for Christmas?
ReplyDeleteSpending Christmas Eve with a Swedish friend who will bring me Swedish herring from IKEA, I can't wait but I will understand if you don't understand about the herring.
DeleteToo dark for me. I don't mind cold and snow but like it when its light and sunny.
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