Wheel of the Year the last month of the old year and the first month of the new year and is followed by eleven days of extended celebration. In Roman traditions additional festivities take place during the six days leading up to Midwinter. As the first cross-quarter day following Midwinter this day falls on the first of February and traditionally marks the first stirrings of spring. It aligns with the contemporary observance of Groundhog Day. It is time for purification and spring cleaning in anticipation of the year's new life. In Rome, it was historically a shepherd's holiday, while the Celts associated it with
VH1's Top 40 Videos of the Year artists, comedians, & TV personalities were seen throughout each video. In 2012 and 2014, the special changed to the Top 20 Videos of the Year and only aired one day instead of five. In 2013, the special changed back to the top 40 videos of the year. In 2012 and 2014, the special was hosted by Jim Shearer. VH1's Top 40 Videos of the Year On VH1's Top 40 Videos of the Year, the best videos of the year are counted down. Since 2002, twelve videos have been named Video of the Year: "Soak Up the Sun" by Sheryl Crow,