I have entered a new wandering of late.  Many years ago, I was exposed to the concept that christmas is nothing a true follower of Christ would want to do.  Frankly, I never really gave it much thought, I just took it forgranted.  I followed ... and I did not research or study to find The Truth.   Till now!!!    I found an article on FaceBook and in it was the beginning of my obsession with finding the Truth. 
The article is:    http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/2011/04/19/name-easter-pagan  !!!
I will get to my questions in my next post!