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Why is Christmas abbreviated "Xmas"?Why is Christmas abbreviated "Xmas"?

Because the Greek letter "x" is the first Because the Greek letter "x" is the first letter of the Greek word for Christ, Xristos. letter of the Greek word for Christ, Xristos. "Xmas" therefore means "Christ's Mass." "Xmas" therefore means "Christ's Mass." The abbreviation has been around since The abbreviation has been around since at least the sixteenth century and is not, at least the sixteenth century and is not,

as some people have claimed, an attempt as some people have claimed, an attempt to take the "Christ" out of "Christmas" and to take the "Christ" out of "Christmas" and

make it a secular holiday.make it a secular holiday.

Why is Christmas abbreviated "Xmas"?Why is Christmas abbreviated "Xmas"?

Because the Greek letter "x" is the first Because the Greek letter "x" is the first letter of the Greek word for Christ, Xristos. letter of the Greek word for Christ, Xristos. "Xmas" therefore means "Christ's Mass." "Xmas" therefore means "Christ's Mass." The abbreviation has been around since The abbreviation has been around since at least the sixteenth century and is not, at least the sixteenth century and is not,

as some people have claimed, an attempt as some people have claimed, an attempt to take the "Christ" out of "Christmas" and to take the "Christ" out of "Christmas" and

make it a secular holiday.make it a secular holiday.

“ “ The Supreme Court has ruled that The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any religious reasons. They couldn't find religious reasons. They couldn't find

three wise men and a virgin. ’’three wise men and a virgin. ’’

Jay Leno.Jay Leno.

“ “ The Supreme Court has ruled that The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any religious reasons. They couldn't find religious reasons. They couldn't find

three wise men and a virgin. ’’three wise men and a virgin. ’’

Jay Leno.Jay Leno.

“ “ Christmas is a race to see Christmas is a race to see which gives out first - your which gives out first - your

money or your feet. ’’ money or your feet. ’’

“ “ Christmas is a race to see Christmas is a race to see which gives out first - your which gives out first - your

money or your feet. ’’ money or your feet. ’’

Many times when I am troubled or confused, I Many times when I am troubled or confused, I find comfort in sitting in my back yard and find comfort in sitting in my back yard and

having a beer along with a quiet conversation having a beer along with a quiet conversation with Jesus. This happened to me again after a with Jesus. This happened to me again after a

particularly difficult day.  I said 'Jesus, why do I particularly difficult day.  I said 'Jesus, why do I work so hard?'  And I heard the reply: 'Men work so hard?'  And I heard the reply: 'Men

find many ways to demonstrate the love they find many ways to demonstrate the love they have for their family. You work hard to have a have for their family. You work hard to have a peaceful, beautiful place for your friends and peaceful, beautiful place for your friends and family to gather.' I said: 'I thought that money family to gather.' I said: 'I thought that money

was the root of all evil.'  And the reply was: was the root of all evil.'  And the reply was: 'No, the LOVE of money is the root of all evil. 'No, the LOVE of money is the root of all evil.

Money is a tool; it can be used for good or Money is a tool; it can be used for good or bad'.  I was starting to feel better, but I still bad'.  I was starting to feel better, but I still had that one burning question, so I asked it. had that one burning question, so I asked it. 'Jesus,' I said, 'what is the meaning of life? 'Jesus,' I said, 'what is the meaning of life?

Why am I here?' He replied: 'That is a question Why am I here?' He replied: 'That is a question many men ask. The answer is in your heart and many men ask. The answer is in your heart and is different for everyone.  But, now excuse me. is different for everyone.  But, now excuse me. I would love to chat with you some more, but I would love to chat with you some more, but for now, Senior.... I have to finish your lawn.'for now, Senior.... I have to finish your lawn.'

Many times when I am troubled or confused, I Many times when I am troubled or confused, I find comfort in sitting in my back yard and find comfort in sitting in my back yard and

having a beer along with a quiet conversation having a beer along with a quiet conversation with Jesus. This happened to me again after a with Jesus. This happened to me again after a

particularly difficult day.  I said 'Jesus, why do I particularly difficult day.  I said 'Jesus, why do I work so hard?'  And I heard the reply: 'Men work so hard?'  And I heard the reply: 'Men

find many ways to demonstrate the love they find many ways to demonstrate the love they have for their family. You work hard to have a have for their family. You work hard to have a peaceful, beautiful place for your friends and peaceful, beautiful place for your friends and family to gather.' I said: 'I thought that money family to gather.' I said: 'I thought that money

was the root of all evil.'  And the reply was: was the root of all evil.'  And the reply was: 'No, the LOVE of money is the root of all evil. 'No, the LOVE of money is the root of all evil.

Money is a tool; it can be used for good or Money is a tool; it can be used for good or bad'.  I was starting to feel better, but I still bad'.  I was starting to feel better, but I still had that one burning question, so I asked it. had that one burning question, so I asked it. 'Jesus,' I said, 'what is the meaning of life? 'Jesus,' I said, 'what is the meaning of life?

Why am I here?' He replied: 'That is a question Why am I here?' He replied: 'That is a question many men ask. The answer is in your heart and many men ask. The answer is in your heart and is different for everyone.  But, now excuse me. is different for everyone.  But, now excuse me. I would love to chat with you some more, but I would love to chat with you some more, but for now, Senior.... I have to finish your lawn.'for now, Senior.... I have to finish your lawn.'

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