Christmas or Xmas? - Page 2

garinda · 23-12-2005, 05:13

Even though I struggle writing I would never write Xmas. A horrid Americanism that came over with trailer park outdoor lights.

Yall have a nice Xmas, ya here.

scooby12 · 23-12-2005, 05:51

its got to be christmas for me sorry to say but xmas in my eyes is the lazy way of pronuncing the old festive time .apologies for my opinion but i hate cards that have been sent to you saying happy xmas

garinda · 23-12-2005, 06:32

Since it is common to mean a kiss, by substituting X, it makes it look like people are saying Merry Kissmass, which sounds like fun.

Gayle · 23-12-2005, 11:21

Well put it that way, it sounds so much better - get the mistletoe out!

katex · 23-12-2005, 12:02

Only reduced to Xmas after writing a little too large on a Christmas Card and no room left, which is often as I do tend to witter on with my Christmas Greetings.
Can't ever think I have been wished 'Happy Xmas' verbally. Christmas is a much prettier sounding word anyway. Don't think Happy Noel would ever catch on either.
Anyway, here's hoping it's a HAPPY CHRISTMAS for all of us. xxx

WillowTheWhisp · 23-12-2005, 13:30

I only ever use "Xmas" in phone text to save time and space.

grannyclaret · 23-12-2005, 14:31

i prefer christmas but xmas is a lot easier to write .and its just as meaningful...
HAVE A GREAT XMAS EVERYONE:engsmil:

Stanaccy · 24-12-2005, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Definitely Christmas but when I was in Chicago last week, one thing that really got on my nerves was their constant use of the phrase "Happy holidays". I really hope it never catches on over here!

I'm with you Wynonie loathe the phrase.

As an Atheist I can't understand why people would want to call Christmas, Xmas, I also hate the word? Chrimbo

it means nothing and demeans the festival. You don't get Hindus calling Diwali, Divvy now do you? or muslims calling Eid, Edie baby so why not give the festival some respect?

If you are celebrating the festival then call it what it is, not a shorthand version cause you can't be bothered.

(Yes I will be giving presents and going to my parents tomorrow, but as the children would rip me to shreds otherwise it's called compromising

).

Have a great day tomorrow all of you.

PILKYBUSDRIVER · 24-12-2005, 23:59

Most people think xmas is a way of shortening christmas but it's Greek of which the new testament was written in and the x represents the first letter of christ in greek.(I think bur no doubt some smart arse will correct me if i'm wrong)