Thanks for the swift and thoughtful reply Everything in the first part makes sense and to the second part I really like option 1 The Gregorian calendar is the predominant calendar in international trade and communication is succinct in your correct analysis of leaving out a trace of religion to avoid conflict It lacks any POV of preference in personal life and religion it is a fact rather than truth I ll take it but wait a bit to see if or when others chime in Two makes consensus naught I ll check back in a day or two to see what has developed Happy editing to you talk