Jim S

If the day that we now call Dec. 21 would be picked as the start of a new year, it would at least have the significance of starting at some logical point in the earth's orbit. Being a few hours off is better than being 10 days off. The year wouldn't vary in length anymore than it does now - 365.25 days. It just would start being called "new year" 10 days sooner. Leap year would still be needed of course, just like we need it now. If the calendar could be changed in other times through out history, why not again?

It seems to me the new year should have started about 10 days ago, at the point when the days are the shortest. How did this day become the start of a new year? Also what is the point of having 12 months - why not just have four "seasons" each about 91 days long. Just random thoughts I guess.