inclusive claptrap - why is "common era" acceptable when its not common across all faiths, cultures and nations?
in any case, the real point to not in Lindfield by the Pond's question is that theres no 0AD, it goes 1BC, 1AD. when they created the calendar they hadn't invented 0, there was no...
having new year just after the winter soltice makes much more sence than half way through the year. new year and christmas dates are just a few days/week too late. i think they should be merged into one single feast/bing, christmas followed by new year, followed by boxing day (for recovery)...