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.
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 ...
The Daily Telegraph: What midlife men should wear for every kind of Christmas party
CEBU, Philippines — Men, in general, are supposed to be less fashion-conscious than women. But when it comes to dressing up for a gathering, most men can be just as finicky. Especially at this time ...
It's that time of the year when you put on your dancing shoes and ring in the festivity. If you ain't feeling Christmassy already, these outfits would surely make you do. Take cues from these men and ...