Xmas A 1922 advertisement in Ladies' Home Journal for Biberman Bros.: "Give her a L'Aiglon for Xmas" Xmas (also X-mas) is a common abbreviation of the word Christmas. It is sometimes pronounced / ˈɛksməs /, but Xmas, and variants such as Xtemass, originated as handwriting abbreviations for the typical pronunciation / ˈkrɪsməs /.
“Xmas” is an ancient, abbreviation-based expression of “Christmas,” rooted in the Greek letter chi (Χ) and consistently tied to the name of Christ. While some may suspect it diminishes the focus on Jesus, historical and manuscript evidence-from early Christian usage to recorded English documents-shows it was intended to affirm His name.
The Sun: 9 Best men’s Christmas suits for 2022: From tartan to novelty tuxedos
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The Sun: Fabulous’ Christmas Gift Guide for the men in your life, including the suits-all jacket and a must-have scent, from £19
Fabulous’ Christmas Gift Guide for the men in your life, including the suits-all jacket and a must-have scent, from £19
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Christmas or Christmas Day commemorates and celebrates the birth of Jesus. The word Christmas is derived from Middle English Christemasse and from Old English Cristes mæsse. [1] It is a contraction meaning "Christ's mass." The name of the holiday is sometimes shortened to Xmas because Roman letter "X" resembles the Greek letter Χ (chi), an abbreviation for Christ (Χριστός). Christmas ...