2006-12-17 06:45:13 · 16 answers · asked by thegreat666 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Christmas. But it's been around for a long time...15th / 16 century. The first letter of the word Christ in Greek is chi, which is identical to our X.
The early printers liked finding shortcuts so used xmas to save time. It's not disrespectful to use the term and I've seen it used on a church newletter advertising a carol concert - again space saving!
2006-12-17 06:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by beagtan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an abbreviation for Christmas. x=christ mass=mas
2006-12-17 14:57:15 · answer #2 · answered by xFrozen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas Eve mass (held at midnight)
2006-12-17 14:47:11 · answer #3 · answered by Scotty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its an algeberic expression for an unknown quantity of mass
2006-12-17 15:04:31 · answer #4 · answered by Frederic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
X stands for cross
Christ - mas
Christ was put on the cross. X-mas meaning christmas. Where the name came from??? Dont know just guessing!!!
2006-12-17 14:54:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xmas is short for Christmas and is mostly used by people who do not consider that the True meaning of CHRISTMAS is the birth of Jesus Christ. Hence the name CHRISTMAS!!!!
2006-12-17 14:58:11 · answer #6 · answered by Hansolo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
X-Mas is an abbreviation for Christmas.
2006-12-17 14:53:40 · answer #7 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
short form for Christmas
2006-12-17 14:54:52 · answer #8 · answered by ponitail 55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No idea?!
But Xmas, is another name for Christmas, in case you were wondering!
2006-12-17 14:47:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new reality show to find a fat pop group?
2006-12-17 14:53:20 · answer #10 · answered by strawberri_shortcake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋