How did New Year’s celebration and customs begin and why in the middle of winter? Who has the authority to determine when and why the new year really begins? Why is there a New Years Day, Feast of Circumcision? We examine 7 points: 1) Pagan Religions Background 2)Origin and Jan. 1st Date 3) Church Acceptance 4) Feast of Circumcision 5) Pagan Spirit 6) God Condemns New Years 7) When God Begins the New Year and Why.