X·mas (krĭs'məs, ĕks'məs)
n.
Christmas.
[From X, the Greek letter chi, first letter of Greek Khrīstos, Christ. See Christ.]
USAGE NOTE Xmas has been used for hundreds of years in religious writing, where the X represents a Greek chi, the first letter of Χριστος, “Christ.” In this use it is parallel to other forms like Xtian, “Christian.” But people unaware of the Greek origin of this X often mistakenly interpret Xmas as an informal shortening pronounced (ĕks'məs). Many therefore frown upon the term Xmas because it seems to them a commercial convenience that omits Christ from Christmas.
2006-12-20 12:30:13 · 20 answers · asked by Jenifer 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-12-20 12:31:24 · update #1
btw. I am a Christian.
2006-12-20 12:35:10 · update #2
Yes, and I've explained that to several Xians who were offended by my use of it. You'd think THEY would know that before me. It's their religion, afterall.
2006-12-20 12:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats interesting. I didnt know that. Though I doubt the people that type out Xmas knew it either. It's the motivation behind the removal of the word "Christ" that is being questioned.
2006-12-20 20:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by Darktania 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are nowhere in God's inspired word commanded to celebrate Christ's birthday, we are although commanded to remember his life, death , burial and ressurection.
The Lord's supper is to be a part of every first day of the week worship to God. Acts 20:7 Matthew 26:26-28 1 Corinthians 11: 23-28.
Christian in Pa.
2006-12-20 20:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by Penny Mae 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, I did not know that. Thank you for informing us about that and Merry Christmas or Xmas to you.
2006-12-20 20:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by orison 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I point it out often. The questions STILL come.
2006-12-20 20:34:12 · answer #5 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeas.
But thanks for bringing the specifics to the site and shaing it during these beleagured last days of the so-called holiday season.
We already have enough to fight about...
Let's embrace the "X"-mas!
2006-12-20 20:36:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I did not know that. Ill bet that still wont calm the waters.
2006-12-20 20:34:20 · answer #7 · answered by rock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ah, the advantages of a classical education.
2006-12-20 20:41:05 · answer #8 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phew!
2006-12-20 20:34:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for sharing.
2006-12-20 20:33:01 · answer #10 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋