2006-12-09 06:01:41 · 5 answers · asked by timmy b 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
"X" is an abbreviation for Christ, theologians have used this abbreviation for various reasons. I find it tacky, however when used on a greeting card or announcement. Just my opinion.
2006-12-09 06:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The letter we write as X is 'chi' in the Greek alphabet. It corrects to 'ch' in English, but is given a 'k' sound, as in 'orchestra'. The X or chi was used by early Christians as a short-hand code when they were being persecuted by the polytheistic Romans.
2006-12-09 16:15:13 · answer #2 · answered by JelliclePat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an abbreviation for "Christ" usually. Same reason some people call me xtine for short.
2006-12-09 14:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a short way to say it. That's what I think
2006-12-09 14:16:04 · answer #4 · answered by Xxkekkei GenkaixX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are to lazy to spell out Christmas.
2006-12-09 14:50:08 · answer #5 · answered by Tee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋