The "Lord's Day" is understood to be the day on which the Lord rose from the grave. It happened to have been on the first day of the week. Hence, the disciples practice of gathering together on that day. To honor the Lord.
Mark 16:9
Now when Jesus was risen early
the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
John 20:19
Then the same day at evening, being
the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Acts 20:7
And upon
the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
1 Corinthians 16:2
Upon
the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
The principle of our practice is found in Scripture and was the practice of the Apostolic Church. Perhaps others prefer Saturday, or Monday nights?
Romans 14:5
One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike.
Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.
As for the rest, I outgrew the "Easter" bunny at about age 12. Now I choose not to celebrate "Easter," as I am not a follower of Ishtar. I do celebrate "Resurrection Sunday." No on can seem to tell me precisely which date that should be on. And really, does it matter the day? isn't it the heart that God looks at?
We don't do Christmas Trees. Instead we have a Nativity scene (although from what I read in the Gospel's, that's not really very accurate. It makes the point to our children however, what it is we are celebrating). Instead of expensive gifts, we take the money that would normally be spent on such things and give it to foreign missions. It's our way of giving back in thanks for what we have been given.
I'm sure I'll hear from somebody who objects to these practices, but that seems to be a common practice on AFF so hey, I'm used to that by now
