Do you think calling Christmas "X-mas" is disrespectful to Christ?
2006-12-10 04:32:00 · 16 answers · asked by xbrex43 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
derderder. do you think christ approves of christmas? do you know him personally? did you ask him? no. i realize the way that we celebrate christmas probably isn't the way he wanted it to be celebrated, but thats wasn't the question was it :) the question was does the term x-mas make it more disrespectful than it already is. answer the question.
2006-12-10 04:38:02 · update #1
the term X-mas has been around since I was a kid. it was not considered disrespectful then and it was just an abbreviation, that was easier to use in a small space.
and yes Jesus does talk to me and he would talk to you if you would stop and listen. it is that small quiet voice that you hear when you stop and actually listen.
and yes Jesus does enjoy us celebrating his birthday, He likes the light and the different decorations on Christmas.
2006-12-10 04:48:56 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No.
X has been a legitimate symbol for Christ for over a thousand years, and is still a valid abbreviation. As pointed out, it is the first Greek letter of Christ's name.
Xmas doesn't take the Christ out of Christmas at all.
2006-12-12 23:25:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, X is the Greek symbol for Christ. So, basically its the same thing. If X=Christ then Xmas=Christmas. Its just a shorter way of saying Christmas.
2006-12-10 04:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think so. It is cutting Christ out of Christmas. How could that not be disrespectful?
2006-12-10 04:34:49 · answer #4 · answered by Momma Jo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is disrespectful if you put xmas on Christmas cards. It's suppose to be XMAS and I don't buy it that Christian scholars spelled Christmas like that and Plus, it's in Greek term. We neeed to spell it Christmas living in the USA.
2006-12-10 05:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by Peacebewithu02 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just had a conference with Him and he said - he's too busy doing his shopping right now to answer this question.
Perhaps you too should get out and do some shopping. The fresh air will be good for you and you will be making a contribution to the economy in addition to making your loved ones happy.
If you are unable to get out - tune in to a shopping network.
Happy Holidays Ahead To You and Yours
2006-12-10 04:47:01 · answer #6 · answered by Kasha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, since Im sure that back in his time there were some words that were like that. And only the true and loyal to him know what the true meaning of christmas is, so don't worry if other peeople cant see that.
2006-12-10 07:42:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definatley dissrespectful, NEVER take Christ out of Christmas
2006-12-10 04:40:52 · answer #8 · answered by Philippa 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is just an abbreviation which in any way is not meant to be an insult to the name of Christ.
2006-12-10 04:36:13 · answer #9 · answered by Melody 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that's no longer disrespectful neither is it Christmas shortened. The letter X is greek for the 1st letter of Christ. I in basic terms study it interior the paper, yet i'm particular in case you verify alongside with your reference librarian, they are able to lead you to the the terrific option answer.
2016-10-14 09:50:42 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋